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Luiza Mchedlishvili
Despite being the team’s youngest member, Luiza has years of experience writing about the North Caucasus, and has been an integral part of OC Media since 2021. She closely follows developments in Chechnya, and is interested in the perspective of the republic’s people as well as its infamous leaders. In her everyday life, Luiza looks like a character from ‘Men in Black’.
Kadyrov holds pro-war rally in Grozny
While a second anti-war protest is reportedly being prepared in Grozny, Kadyrov has refused to mobilise in the republic.
Anti-war protest held in Grozny
Kadyrov confirmed that a protest, the first in his 15 years in power, had been held in the Chechen capital.
Kadyrov sanctioned by US Treasury
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Ramzan Kadyrov and his family members for their role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Confrontation between Chechen and Daghestani police provokes swift response from Kadyrov
A video of a confrontation between Chechen and Daghestani police has prompted a swift response from the head of Chechnya, and a public apology from its creator.
Is a new armed uprising on the horizon in Chechnya?
Opposition movements and grassroots activists have announced that they are preparing to revive the fight for Chechen independence
Chechen reportedly abducted in Grozny for being queer
A video released on 25 July suggests that Rizvan Dadayev was detained after having sought sex with men
Founder of Ingush news site Fortanga placed on Russian wanted list
Izabella Evloeva was placed on Russian wanted lists for her coverage of the invasion of Ukraine.
Germany detains Chechen refugee at Russia’s request
The 60-year-old man was granted asylum in Austria in 2004.
Kabardino-Balkaria activist stuck at Georgian border after being denied entry
Insa Oguz has been living at the Russian-Georgian border for almost two weeks after fleeing house arrest in Russia.
Ingushetia denies plans to transfer protected land to Chechnya
The Russian government had claimed that Ingushetia greenlit the land transfer earlier.