Kabarda–Balkaria
Russia places Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko on wanted list
The leader of the Khabze organisation is being sought under an unnamed article of Russia’s Criminal Code.
Elizaveta Chukharova
Liza was born and raised in Vladikavkaz and now lives in Prague. She has previously worked for RFE/RL, ASTRA, Belsat, and others. She is currently completing her Master's degree in Russian Studies at Charles University in Prague, specialising in the study of military and inter-ethnic conflicts in the North Caucasus. In her free time, Liza shoots feature films, writes about cinema, and travels — she has visited exactly 50 countries and is not going to stop there.
Chechnya
Chechen ‘witch’ apologises live on air of Chechen TV channel
A woman who ‘provided magical services’ has been forced to publicly apologise in Chechnya.
Chechnya
Kadyrov’s eldest daughter becomes sole owner of Chechnya’s largest mineral water company
Aishat Kadyrova recently left her position as deputy chair of the Chechen government administration, citing her gender.
Daghestan
Endangered pelicans die en masse in Daghestan
The exact number of dead birds has not been specified, and conflicting reports have been made regarding the cause of death.
North Ossetia–Alania
North Ossetian Human Rights Сommisioner urges local authorities to reopen torture case
Batraz Gogaev, who accused authorities of torture, was charged with extortion.
Chechnya
Chechen convicted for murdering Boris Nemtsov will serve rest of his sentence in Chechnya
Khamzat Bakhaev, convicted for the murder of Boris Nemtsov, has been granted a request to be transferred to his native Chechnya.
