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An officer from Dagestan who fought in Ukraine was convicted
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An officer from Dagestan who fought in Ukraine was convicted
23 November 2023

The garrison military court in Moscow imposed a suspended sentence of five years on the commander of a motorized rifle platoon, Murad Askerov, who fought in Ukraine. He was found guilty of leaving his unit without permission during the period of mobilization.

A Dagestani activist who criticized the authorities and the war in Ukraine was sentenced to six and a half years
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A Dagestani activist who criticized the authorities and the war in Ukraine was sentenced to six and a half years
23 November 2023

The Khasavyurt District Court of Dagestan sentenced the ex-coordinator of Navalny's headquarters, Eduard Ataev, to 6.5 years in prison. The defendant did not admit guilt. In court, he told how during the search the security forces planted drugs on him, and alleged torture and gross violations during the investigation.

Georgia asked to resume the investigation into the murder of Temirlan Machalikashvili
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Georgia asked to resume the investigation into the murder of Temirlan Machalikashvili
22 November 2023

Representatives of the Georgian human rights organization Center for Social Justice appealed to the country's Special Investigation Service with a request to resume the investigation into the case of 19-year-old Chechen-Kist Temirlan Machalikashvili. He was killed by security forces during a special operation in the Pankisi Gorge.

Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
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Over 90 people could be arrested for participating in unrest in Dagestan
22 November 2023

More than 44 petitions were received by the Supreme Court of Dagestan to appeal arrests in a criminal case for participation in mass riots at Makhachkala airport. In total, the number of people in custody could reach 91.

A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
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A criminal case has been opened against the ex-coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team for participating in the “SVO” on the side of Ukraine
22 November 2023

A criminal case of treason was opened against the former head coach of the Dagestan kickboxing team, Akhmad Akhmedov. He has been living in Ukraine since 2017, where he holds the position of president of the K-1 professional kickboxing federation.

Another journalist was accused of smuggling in Azerbaijan
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Another journalist was accused of smuggling in Azerbaijan
21 November 2023

In Baku, the editor-in-chief of the online publication Abzas Media, Sevinj Vagifgyzy, was charged under Article 206.3.3 of the Criminal Code (smuggling committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy). She was detained as a suspect.

Three mobilized from the North Caucasus received 2.5, 5.5 and 6 years in prison
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Three mobilized from the North Caucasus received 2.5, 5.5 and 6 years in prison
21 November 2023

A native of Kabardino-Balkaria, Albert Guchkakov, was sentenced to six years in prison. He was found guilty of leaving the unit's assembly point.

Journalist arrested in Azerbaijan
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Journalist arrested in Azerbaijan
21 November 2023

In Baku, after searches, the director of the online media Abzas Meda, Ulvi Hasanli, was detained. He was accused of smuggling foreign currency.

Four Crimean Tatars received sentences ranging from 12 to 17 years
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Four Crimean Tatars received sentences ranging from 12 to 17 years
21 November 2023

The military appeal court in Vlasikha confirmed the sentence of four Crimean Tatar political prisoners Dzhebbar Bekirov, Rustem Tairov, Rustem Murasov and Zavur Abdullaev. They were sentenced to terms ranging from 12 to 17 years.

Five Crimean Tatars recognized as political prisoners
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Five Crimean Tatars recognized as political prisoners
21 November 2023

The defendants in the first Dzhankoy case of Hizb ut-Tahrir - activist Enver Krosh, journalist Vilen Temeryanov, Rinat Aliyev, Murat Mustafayev, Seityagi Abbozov and Edem Bekirov - are recognized as political prisoners. This was reported by the human rights project “Support for Political Prisoners. Memorial".