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In Moscow, a student who spoke out against Stalin's repressions was expelled and is being drafted into the army.
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In Moscow, a student who spoke out against Stalin's repressions was expelled and is being drafted into the army.
23 May 2024

A student at the Russian State Social University (RGSU) named Alan argued about Stalinist repressions during a lecture, as reported by Baza.

A criminal case was opened against a resident of Vladikavkaz for making an anti-war comment.
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A criminal case was opened against a resident of Vladikavkaz for making an anti-war comment.
23 May 2024

Law enforcement agencies of North Ossetia opened a criminal case against 33-year-old Teona K. from Vladikavkaz under the article of discrediting the Russian army. The reason was her comment in the “Emergency/Vladikavkaz” group, made back in October 2022. In it, the woman stated that she did not feel sorry for the mercenaries who went to kill for money and got into a foreign country.

The editor of a Crimean Tatar newspaper is accused of discrediting the Russian army
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The editor of a Crimean Tatar newspaper is accused of discrediting the Russian army
22 May 2024

The Kiev District Court of Simferopol received materials regarding the editor of the Crimean Tatar newspaper Qirim Bekir Mamutov and the legal entity of the publication. A report was drawn up against the man on administrative offenses related to discrediting the Russian army and abuse of freedom of information.

Niqabs may be banned in Russia
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Niqabs may be banned in Russia
21 May 2024

Chairman of the Human Rights Council Valery Fadeev called for a ban on niqabs in Russia, citing local residents’ dissatisfaction with the activities of mosques and possible “motivated” fears of security forces. The essence of these fears, he said, is that the emergence of “ethnic MMA clubs” could “lead to extremism”, and migrants from them could “be preparing for something very bad.”

A Crimean Tatar political prisoner, held in a punishment cell for the second year, complained of deteriorating health
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A Crimean Tatar political prisoner, held in a punishment cell for the second year, complained of deteriorating health
21 May 2024

Crimean Tatar Server Zekiryaev, sentenced to 13 years, has been regularly placed in a PKT (cell-type room) in correctional colony No. 1 in the city of Donskoy, Tula Region, for more than a year. Since February 2023, his conditions of detention have also been tightened, placing him in a punishment cell (punishment cell).

Amnesty International demanded that the President of Azerbaijan release Gubad Ibadoglu
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Amnesty International demanded that the President of Azerbaijan release Gubad Ibadoglu
20 May 2024

The international human rights organization Amnesty International in a letter addressed to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev called for the release of economist and political activist Gubad Ibadoglu.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner operated on after heart attack in prison
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Crimean Tatar political prisoner operated on after heart attack in prison
20 May 2024

After a myocardial infarction occurred in the prison of Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk region, Crimean Tatar Rustem Seitmemetov was operated on in a local hospital. He lost consciousness after being quarantined in a cold cell.

The defense filed a cassation appeal against the sentence of a native of Ingushetia for promoting terrorism
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The defense filed a cassation appeal against the sentence of a native of Ingushetia for promoting terrorism
20 May 2024

A complaint was filed with the cassation court in defense of a native of Ingushetia, Daud Mamilov, who was sentenced to 8 years on charges of involvement in the activities of the “Islamic State” (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation).

TG channels: one of the abducted residents of Chechnya died from torture
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TG channels: one of the abducted residents of Chechnya died from torture
19 May 2024

30-year-old resident of the city of Shali Abdulla Magomadov died from torture in the police department after being kidnapped along with dozens of other citizens of the republic. This was reported by opposition blogger Tumso Abdurakhmanov and telegram channels 1ADAT and NIYSO.

Human rights activists report mass abductions in Chechnya
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Human rights activists report mass abductions in Chechnya
18 May 2024

In different regions of Chechnya, security forces kidnapped several dozen residents. This was reported by the Memorial Human Rights Protection Center.