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A former SVO participant from Chechnya was given a suspended sentence for refusing to go to Ukraine again
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A former SVO participant from Chechnya was given a suspended sentence for refusing to go to Ukraine again
1 March 2024

The Southern District Military Court upheld the decision of the Grozny Garrison Court to assign a suspended sentence to Ali Shebediev, mobilized from Chechnya. The former participant in the “special operation” refused to go to Ukraine again.

Crimean Tatar citizen of Ukraine's arrest extended for two months
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Crimean Tatar citizen of Ukraine's arrest extended for two months
1 March 2024

The Lefortovo court in Moscow extended the arrest of 25-year-old Ukrainian citizen, Crimean Tatar Leniya Umerova until May 4. Russian authorities accuse her of espionage.

Defenders have secured the consideration of claims in other regions in the interests of a tortured prisoner from Ingushetia
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Defenders have secured the consideration of claims in other regions in the interests of a tortured prisoner from Ingushetia
1 March 2024

The Supreme Court of Ingushetia sided with lawyer Irina Biryukova, who appealed the illegal placement of a native of Ingushetia, Abdul-Malik Albagachiev, in a punishment cell and a single cell-type room in the Astrakhan colony. The claim will be considered at his place of residence, the Public Verdict Foundation reported.

A young mother from Ingushetia, accused of collaborating with ISIS, had her arrest extended
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A young mother from Ingushetia, accused of collaborating with ISIS, had her arrest extended
29 February 2024

The Malgobek City Court extended the arrest of Ingushetia resident Leila Gatagazheva until March 31. This was reported by the Memorial Human Rights Protection Center.

A native of Dagestan, who spoke about the abuse of Muslims in the colony, is regularly put in solitary confinement
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A native of Dagestan, who spoke about the abuse of Muslims in the colony, is regularly put in solitary confinement
29 February 2024

The leadership of IK-2 in the Kurgan region regularly places a prisoner from Dagestan, Omar Murtazaliev, in solitary confinement. Previously, he released a video message about the abuse of Muslims in the colony. According to him, FSIN employees threw the Koran on the ground and assaulted him.

Crimean Tatar imam fined for holding prayers
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Crimean Tatar imam fined for holding prayers
29 February 2024

A report was drawn up against the imam of the Muslim community “Eski Kyrym” Izet Sayfullin, who was previously detained by the Crimean police, under the article of “illegal missionary activity.”

Crimean Tatar activists were searched
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Crimean Tatar activists were searched
29 February 2024

Security forces conducted searches and detained several Crimean Tatar leaders. In particular, the imam of the Muslim community “Eski Kyrym” Izet Sayfullin and activist Lenur Yakubov were detained. They were taken to the Center for Countering Extremism of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The President of Georgia allowed the pardon of Mikheil Saakashvili
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The President of Georgia allowed the pardon of Mikheil Saakashvili
29 February 2024

The current head of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, stated that the decision on whether to pardon the imprisoned ex-president of the country Mikheil Saakashvili or not is her moral responsibility and no one can influence this. Previously, she had strongly rejected the possibility of a pardon.

Forced migrants from Chechnya complained about many years of lack of support from the authorities
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Forced migrants from Chechnya complained about many years of lack of support from the authorities
28 February 2024

Members of the organizing committee of forced migrants from Chechnya living in Ingushetia (mainly Ingush nationality) addressed the President of the Russian Federation, the head of government, the chairmen of the State Duma and the Federation Council.

The complaint in the case of Zarema Musaeva was sent for new consideration
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The complaint in the case of Zarema Musaeva was sent for new consideration
28 February 2024

The Supreme Court of Chechnya considered the appeal of the Team Against Torture lawyer against the refusal to release Zarema Musayeva from the colony on parole. The court overturned the lower court's ruling and sent the complaint back for reconsideration.