20/07/2018
Indigenous languages protest banned by Nalchik city authorities
Activists in held single person protests in Nalchik against the controversial law two days after coordinated protests in several Russian cities.
Indigenous languages protest banned by Nalchik city authorities
Activists in held single person protests in Nalchik against the controversial law two days after coordinated protests in several Russian cities.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Pankisi residents complain of police pressure to stop protests
A protest was held on Friday denouncing the pressure and calling for an end to hydropower plant construction in the valley.
Widow of Omar al-Shishani detained in Istanbul
The widow of the former IS Minister of War was detained by Turkish police along with five others.
Widow of Omar al-Shishani detained in Istanbul
The widow of the former IS Minister of War was detained by Turkish police along with five others.
19/07/2018
Daghestani authorities investigate man for 5-year-old social media post
The man claims authorities are demanding he confess to being an ‘extremists’ over a video he shared on social network VKontakte.
Daghestani authorities investigate man for 5-year-old social media post
The man claims authorities are demanding he confess to being an ‘extremists’ over a video he shared on social network VKontakte.
Torture, impunity, and corruption ‘endemic’ in Azerbaijani law enforcement
A new report by the Council of Europe said the institutions were plagued by a ‘generalised culture of violence’ among their staff.
Torture, impunity, and corruption ‘endemic’ in Azerbaijani law enforcement
A new report by the Council of Europe said the institutions were plagued by a ‘generalised culture of violence’ among their staff.
18/07/2018
Rights lawyer prevented from leaving Azerbaijan
Emin Aslan, who was recently released from administrative detention, was informed at the airport that he was subject to a travel ban.
Rights lawyer prevented from leaving Azerbaijan
Emin Aslan, who was recently released from administrative detention, was informed at the airport that he was subject to a travel ban.
Surprise Russian military drill causes panic in Armenian village
Explosions and gunfire could be heard in the village of Panik as a Russian military column drove through the village.
Surprise Russian military drill causes panic in Armenian village
Explosions and gunfire could be heard in the village of Panik as a Russian military column drove through the village.
17/07/2018
Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew wanted for kidnapping and assault
The nephew of former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of attacking a rival businessperson.
Serzh Sargsyan’s nephew wanted for kidnapping and assault
The nephew of former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is accused of attacking a rival businessperson.
Miners protest to save Tkibuli coal mine
Miners in Tkibuli demanded the administration of the company that owns the mines step down but insisted that operations should continue.
Miners protest to save Tkibuli coal mine
Miners in Tkibuli demanded the administration of the company that owns the mines step down but insisted that operations should continue.
16/07/2018
Hundreds of illegal apartment buildings ‘to be demolished’ in Makhachkala
The acting mayor of Daghestan’s capital, Abusupyan Gasanov, said a commission would be set up to determine which illegal buildings are dangerous.
Hundreds of illegal apartment buildings ‘to be demolished’ in Makhachkala
The acting mayor of Daghestan’s capital, Abusupyan Gasanov, said a commission would be set up to determine which illegal buildings are dangerous.