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The defense called the transfer of Crimean Tatar political prisoners and citizens of Ukraine to the Russian Federation illegal
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The defense called the transfer of Crimean Tatar political prisoners and citizens of Ukraine to the Russian Federation illegal
26 June 2023

The investigation brought final charges against the Crimean Tatars Osman Abdurazakov, Leman Zekeryaev, Khalil Mambetov, Refat Seydametov, Ekrem Krosh and Ayder Asanov.

A resident of Dagestan was convicted for leaving the military unit, despite being wounded in Ukraine
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A resident of Dagestan was convicted for leaving the military unit, despite being wounded in Ukraine
26 June 2023

The Makhachkala garrison military court sentenced serviceman Zagir Shirinov to five and a half years' probation. He was found guilty of disobeying an order and leaving a unit during the war against Ukraine, despite being wounded there.

Crimean Tatars fined for displaying national flag during walk
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Crimean Tatars fined for displaying national flag during walk
26 June 2023

Two elderly Crimean Tatars drove out in cars to climb the Belaya Rock in the Belogorsk district with national flags, but they were stopped by police officers.

After the decision of the ECHR in the Russian Federation resumed the investigation into the case of a victim of torture, a native of Chechnya
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After the decision of the ECHR in the Russian Federation resumed the investigation into the case of a victim of torture, a native of Chechnya
23 June 2023

The Supreme Court of Russia has resumed the investigation into the case of Suleyman Edigov, a native of Chechnya. Previously, he was tortured by the security forces and was sentenced to 14 years for assault on the life of a police officer and arms trafficking.

Azerbaijani oppositionist extended arrest
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Azerbaijani oppositionist extended arrest
23 June 2023

Baku has considered a petition from the investigation to extend the term of imprisonment of public activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev in connection with new charges brought against him.

The defense sent a cassation appeal against a life sentence to a native of Ingushetia
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The defense sent a cassation appeal against a life sentence to a native of Ingushetia
23 June 2023

A cassation was sent to the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in the case of a native of Ingushetia, Abo Dobriev, who was sentenced to life in 2021. The defense claims that the accusation is based on the testimony of a witness who slandered the man and is not supported by other evidence.

A prisoner from Ingushetia's health deteriorated after being tortured
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A prisoner from Ingushetia's health deteriorated after being tortured
23 June 2023

A native of Ingushetia, Abdul-Malik Albagachiev, who is being held in colony No. 10 of Astrakhan, suffers from epilepsy and headaches. Before his arrest, he was an absolutely healthy person, according to his mother.

President of Georgia pardons colleague Mikheil Saakashvili
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President of Georgia pardons colleague Mikheil Saakashvili
23 June 2023

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has pardoned Nika Gvaramia, director general of the opposition Mtavari Arkhi TV channel. Last year, the Tbilisi City Court sentenced an associate of ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili to 3.5 years in prison.

They want to jail Abdulmumin Hajiyev for 19 years
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They want to jail Abdulmumin Hajiyev for 19 years
22 June 2023

In the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don, the prosecutor asked for 19 years in prison for the Dagestan journalist. For the same period they want to put two other defendants - Kemal Tambiev and Abubakar Rizvanov.

The prosecutor requested 19 years of strict regime for journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiev
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The prosecutor requested 19 years of strict regime for journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiev
22 June 2023

On June 22, debates began in the Southern District Military Court in Rostov-on-Don in the trial of Dagestani journalist Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, accused of financing terrorism. The prosecutor requested 19 years of strict regime for him. He demands that the same terms be set for programmer Kemal Tambiyev and the head of the Ansar charitable foundation, Abubakar Rizvanov, who are involved in the case together with Gadzhiev.