Legislators in Georgia are discussing proposals to a ban smoking in public spaces. The changes would include all kinds of buildings, with the exception of private homes and correctional facilities. If passed, it will prohibit smoking in secondary schools, universities, educational facilities, libraries, all kinds of public transport, stadiums, as well as private businesses.
Ingush activists criticise ex-mufti for ‘sowing religious discord’
Isa Khamkhoyev (islaming.ru)
A group of Ingush residents have made an official complaint about the republic’s former Sufi mufti, Isa Khamkhoyev. In a letter addressed to the federal authorities, they argue that the activities of the ex-mufti aggravate the religious situation, and a failure to address the problem could lead to grave consequences.
Ingushetia abandons Stalin over 1944 deportation
The Parliament of Ingushetia (parlamentri.ru)
The Parliament of Ingushetia has adopted a law prohibiting the glorification of Joseph Stalin in the republic, which includes erecting his monuments or busts, naming streets and institutions after him, and other actions aimed at commemorating the late Soviet leader.
Daghestani activists collect signatures against mass shooting of stray animals
About 2,000 signatures were collected in several hours on 21 February for a petition against the shooting of stray dogs. The mass shooting and poisoning began in Makhachkala after the death of a child, allegedly from dog bites.
Amnesty International report details the state of human rights in the Caucasus
An annual report, The State of the World’s Human Rights, published by rights group Amnesty International on 22 February delivers comprehensive analysis of the state of human rights around the world in 2016, covering 159 countries, including those from the Caucasus.
Victims of shopping centre fire declare hunger strike
(OC Media/Sulkhan Bordzikashvili)
People who lost their livelihoods during the recent fire at the Bavshvta Samkaro shopping centre in Tbilisi declared a hunger strike on 21 February.
Human Rights Watch: disabled and poor children needlessly separated from families in Armenia
(HRW)
Thousands of children in Armenia are needlessly separated from their parents and placed in institutions due to disability or poverty, American rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report released on 22 February.
Daghestani man indicted for ‘preparing for the violent seizure of power’
Hizb ut-Tahrir in the UK (littleatoms.com)
Daghestan’s Prosecutor’s Office has approved an indictment against Daghestani man Murad Valiyev. He is accused of organising terrorist attacks and ‘preparing for the violent seizure of power’.
Tbilisi activists launch campaign against sexual harassment
Stencil in Fabrika (Sulkhan Bordzikashvili)
On 21 January, Union Safari unveiled a legislative proposal and research on sexual harassment in public spaces in Georgia.
Nagorno-Karabakh votes in favour of constitutional changes
Eighty-eight percent of eligible voters — 69 540 people — in the de facto Republic of Nagorno Karabakh voted to approve draft constitutional reforms in a referendum on 20 February. Once the results come into force, Karabakh will transition into a presidential system of government, and will change its name to the Republic to Artsakh.
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