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In Chechnya, the investigation of torture of a theatrical artist was again denied
Human rights
In Chechnya, the investigation of torture of a theatrical artist was again denied
21 March 2023

The refusal to open a criminal investigation into the torture of actor Timur Debyshev of the Grozny Russian Drama Theatre is legal. This decision was made by the Staropromyslovsky District Court of Grozny, as reported by «Team against Torture».

Another Crimean Tatar political prisoner sentenced to a long term
Human rights
Another Crimean Tatar political prisoner sentenced to a long term
21 March 2023

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Amethan Abdulwapov to 10 years and 6 months of imprisonment. 
The defense completely disagrees with this verdict. We consider it illegal and unfounded, we intend to appeal it in the court of appeal», - said lawyer Refat Yunus.

Georgian Authorities Agree to Visit of Foreign Doctors to Treat Mikheil Saakashvili
Politics
Georgian Authorities Agree to Visit of Foreign Doctors to Treat Mikheil Saakashvili
21 March 2023

In Georgia, the relatives of former President Mikheil Saakashvili were repeatedly invited to invite foreign doctors for his treatment. This was stated by Justice Minister Rati Bregadze. 

The Parliament of Ingushetia proposed to allow hijabs in schools
Society
The Parliament of Ingushetia proposed to allow hijabs in schools
21 March 2023

Deputies from Ingushetia submitted a bill to the State Duma on the right of schoolchildren to wear clothing in accordance with their national traditions and religion, including the hijab.

The Russians attacked Odessa, Kyiv, Zhitomir and other regions
Chronicle of Wars and Crimes
The Russians attacked Odessa, Kyiv, Zhitomir and other regions
21 March 2023

Russian aviation launched a missile strike on Odessa, drones attacked Kyiv, Zhitomir and other regions, there were deaths.

Georgia and Armenia increase trade with Russia after sanctions
Economy
Georgia and Armenia increase trade with Russia after sanctions
21 March 2023

Foreign trade turnover between Georgia and Russia for two months of 2023 amounted to 467.1 million dollars. This is 70% higher than the level of January-February 2022.

The managers and participants of «Memorial» are searched in Moscow
Society
The managers and participants of «Memorial» are searched in Moscow
21 March 2023

The employees of the Investigative Committee and the CPE of the Ministry of Internal Affairs visited the members of the Human Rights Protection Center «Memorial» in Moscow (recognized as a foreign agent). Searches take place at least eight locations.

The appeal refused to confirm the sentence handed down on an Ingushetia native for aiding terrorism
Human rights
The appeal refused to confirm the sentence handed down on an Ingushetia native for aiding terrorism
21 March 2023

The Military Court of Appeal returned the case of the native of Ingushetia Daud Mamilov, who was sentenced to 8 years on charges of involvement in the «Islamic State» (a terrorist organization banned in the Russian Federation). The defendant and the defence were not informed of the trial transcript.

Russia and South Caucasus ranked low
Society
Russia and South Caucasus ranked low
21 March 2023

The UN named the countries where the happiest and most satisfied people live. Russia ranked 70th, Armenia 79th, Georgia 90th, Ukraine 92nd. Azerbaijan is not on the list.

Armenia will join the International Criminal Court that issued the arrest warrant against Putin
Politics
Armenia will join the International Criminal Court that issued the arrest warrant against Putin
21 March 2023

The President of the National Assembly of Armenia, Alain Simonyan, clarified the country’s initiation of the process of approval of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).