Chechens go on hunger strike in Croatia migrant camp
Several dozen Chechens have been detained since November after fleeing Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
Daghestani man sentenced to prison for allegedly sharing pro-Ichkerian content
A native of Daghestan was sentenced to five years in prison for publications about Chechen independence.
Daghestani feminist activist Svetlana Anokhina ‘investigated for discrediting army’
Anokhina is an outspoken advocate for the rights of women, minorities, and queer people in Daghestan, and strongly opposed the invasion of Ukraine.
Chechen blogger claims he ‘staged own death’ to fool Kadyrov
Tumso Abdurakhmanov claims he staged his murder to evade an assassination attempt ordered by Ramzan Kadyrov.
Suspect in attack on Ingush police reportedly detained in Chechnya
The detainee is suspected of taking part in last week’s shootouts with police in Ingushetia.
North Ossetian troops in Ukraine ‘bullied and beaten’ by commander
Footage of a mobilised soldier from North Ossetia being beaten and verbally abused have spread on social media.
French Interior Minister under investigation over deportation of Chechen refugee
Magomed Gadayev was deported from France to Russia in 2021, despite opposition from local and international human rights groups.
Three police officers killed in latest battle with gunmen in Ingushetia
Russian authorities had been searching for the group following an attack on a police checkpoint on 27 March.
Ingushetia introduces counter-terrorism regime following attack on police checkpoint
It comes a week after two police officers were wounded in an attack on a police checkpoint.
Two men killed following ‘attack on Chechen police station’
Despite widespread reports of the attack on the police station, the Chechen authorities said the incident took place in their home.