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Investigation into beating of journalist and lawyer in Chechnya suspended
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Investigation into beating of journalist and lawyer in Chechnya suspended
21 February 2025

The Investigative Committee suspended the investigation into the beating of journalist Elena Milashina and lawyer Alexander Nemov in Chechnya. The reason is the impossibility of finding suspects.

Musayeva Remains in Custody Until March 26
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Musayeva Remains in Custody Until March 26
21 February 2025

The Sheikh-Mansurovsky District Court of Grozny has extended the arrest of Zarema Musayeva until March 26, the "Team Against Torture" reported. The lawyers noted that Musayeva's prison term in the first criminal case expires on March 23.

Abdulmumin Gadzhiev and other political prisoners were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center
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Abdulmumin Gadzhiev and other political prisoners were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center
20 February 2025

The editor of the Dagestani newspaper "Chernovik" Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, businessman Kemal Tambiev and lawyer Abubakar Rizvanov were transferred from the Grozny pretrial detention center. This was reported by the Memorial Human Rights Defense Center.

Chechnya has once again rejected the complaint of an artist who was tortured by security forces
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Chechnya has once again rejected the complaint of an artist who was tortured by security forces
20 February 2025

A court in Grozny has rejected the complaint of former actor of the Grozny Russian Drama Theater Timur Debishev for the sixth time. He tried to appeal the decision of the investigation not to initiate a criminal case on the fact of torture.

In Armenia, Russian security forces tried to detain a political emigrant
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In Armenia, Russian security forces tried to detain a political emigrant
20 February 2025

In Yerevan, Russian security forces burst into a police station where they had summoned activist Roman Shklover, who was wanted in the Russian Federation, to give an explanation. They began to persuade him to surrender and go with them, promising that “everything will be fine with him.” The activist refused.

Moscow City Court upholds decision to extend arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova
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Moscow City Court upholds decision to extend arrest of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova
19 February 2025

The extension of journalist Nadezhda Kevorkova's detention in pretrial detention has been deemed lawful. The corresponding decision was made by the Moscow City Court.

Residents of Nalchik and Stavropol fined for discrediting the Russian army
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Residents of Nalchik and Stavropol fined for discrediting the Russian army
19 February 2025

Shakhin Shikhmuradov from Nalchik was fined twice under the administrative article on "discrediting" the army. The reason was his anti-war statements.

Chechen lawyer's forced labor was lifted and his status was reinstated
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Chechen lawyer's forced labor was lifted and his status was reinstated
19 February 2025

The Moscow Regional Court released Chechen lawyer Timur Idalov from punishment in a criminal case on threats to a prosecutor due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

In Chechnya, a participant in the
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In Chechnya, a participant in the "SVO" was given more than five years for a fake medical certificate
18 February 2025

The Grozny Garrison Court sentenced contract soldier Salvar Ismailov to five years and three months in prison. He had previously participated in the "SVO", was wounded and received state awards.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another correctional facility
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner transferred to another correctional facility
18 February 2025

Crimean Tatar activist Asan Akhtemov was transferred from the Vladimir Central. According to his wife, he did not receive any treatment for pain in his joints, legs, and arms in prison.