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A native of the North Caucasus suspected of financing terrorism has been detained in Germany
Society
A native of the North Caucasus suspected of financing terrorism has been detained in Germany
29 January 2025

The German Prosecutor General's Office reported the detention of Russian citizen Zelimkhan D. in Berlin on suspicion of raising funds for the terrorist organization ISIS.

In the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic, the crimes of German troops during the Great Patriotic War were recognized as genocide
Human rights
In the Karachay-Cherkessia Republic, the crimes of German troops during the Great Patriotic War were recognized as genocide
28 January 2025

The Supreme Court of Karachay-Cherkessia recognized the actions of the fascists in the region during the Great Patriotic War as genocide. The resolution states that during the occupation, crimes were committed against at least 7,500 civilians and prisoners of war.

Tbilisi comments on EU's abolition of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
Politics
Tbilisi comments on EU's abolition of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats
28 January 2025

Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili responded to the EU's "freezing" of the visa-free travel for holders of Georgian diplomatic and service passports. In her opinion, such a decision is unfounded.

In Chechnya and Dagestan, SVO members were sentenced to six years
Human rights
In Chechnya and Dagestan, SVO members were sentenced to six years
28 January 2025

Akhmed Tsitskiev, who served under contract in one of the Chechen units, was sentenced to six years in prison. Despite having a concussion and a wound, he was found guilty of abandoning the military unit.

Azerbaijan says it will hand over scandalous judge to Russia
Human rights
Azerbaijan says it will hand over scandalous judge to Russia
28 January 2025

Ex-judge Elena Khakhaleva, detained in Azerbaijan, will be extradited to Russia after a court decision. She tried to fly from Baku to Dubai, but Azerbaijani security forces prevented her.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in solitary confinement for over two months
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner held in solitary confinement for over two months
28 January 2025

Crimean Tatar Seyran Saliev has been held in solitary confinement in IK-4 in the Tula Region for over two months. His wife was told that he was recognized as a “malicious violator of the established order.” However, it was not specified what violations were the reasons for his constant placement in solitary confinement.

Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner claims he was not given medical care
Human rights
Spouse of Azerbaijani political prisoner claims he was not given medical care
28 January 2025

The wife of Agil Humbatov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan sentenced to 10 years, reported that he was not given medical care after a tooth extraction.

Amnesty International has once again reported on the intensification of political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
Human rights
Amnesty International has once again reported on the intensification of political repression and human rights violations in Azerbaijan
27 January 2025

The international human rights organization Amnesty International has noted in its new report on Azerbaijan that there are no signs of improvement in the human rights situation in the country. The document states that repression and torture are used against human rights defenders and journalists.

New sanctions against the Georgian authorities include the termination of
Politics
New sanctions against the Georgian authorities include the termination of "Dream" mandates in PACE and the cancellation of visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic passports
27 January 2025

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe questioned the powers of the Georgian delegation, which was fully formed by the ruling party "Georgian Dream", and must make a decision on their suspension. The initiative, which was put forward by the Swedish MP Boriana Oberg, was supported by more than 30 PACE members. This, according to the Statute of the Assembly, is enough to make a decision without extensive discussion. The matter was referred to the Monitoring Committee, and the decision will be announced within 24 hours.

Crimean Tatar political prisoner delivered to prison after two months of transportation
Human rights
Crimean Tatar political prisoner delivered to prison after two months of transportation
27 January 2025

Seyran Khairedinov, sentenced to 12 years in prison, was delivered from Crimea to Vladimir Prison No. 2 two months after the start of the transfer. During this time, the Crimean Tatar's "allergy worsened due to nerves," his wife Zarema said. He also had an acute respiratory viral infection.