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North Caucasus rights organisations brace for crackdown as Russia bans ‘international LGBT movement’ 

Russia’s banning of ‘the international LGBT movement’ is set to further threaten queer people and rights defenders in the North Caucasus. 

North Caucasus rights organisations brace for crackdown as Russia bans ‘international LGBT movement’ 

Russia’s banning of ‘the international LGBT movement’ is set to further threaten queer people and rights defenders in the North Caucasus. 

Poison, pills, or poor angles: what’s behind the rumours surrounding Kadyrov’s health?

For months, rumours have suggested that Ramzan Kadyrov is gravely ill, facing the consequences of either a drug addiction or of poisoning. 

Poison, pills, or poor angles: what’s behind the rumours surrounding Kadyrov’s health?

By Luiza Mchedlishvili

For months, rumours have suggested that Ramzan Kadyrov is gravely ill, facing the consequences of either a drug addiction or of poisoning. 

Chechen man convicted in Politkovskaya assassination pardoned after fighting in Ukraine

One of those accused of murdering Anna Politkovskaya was released early due to his participation in the war in Ukraine.

Chechen man convicted in Politkovskaya assassination pardoned after fighting in Ukraine

One of those accused of murdering Anna Politkovskaya was released early due to his participation in the war in Ukraine.

Russia amends schoolbooks labelling victims of Stalinist deportations ‘Nazi collaborators’

The textbook stirred controversy among the nations that have been deported from the North Caucasus during World War II.

Russia amends schoolbooks labelling victims of Stalinist deportations ‘Nazi collaborators’

The textbook stirred controversy among the nations that have been deported from the North Caucasus during World War II.

Security forces ‘detain dozens’ in raid on Chechen village

Chechen security services raided the village of Kadi-Yurt on Wednesday afternoon, with the reasons for the raid not made public. 

Security forces ‘detain dozens’ in raid on Chechen village

Chechen security services raided the village of Kadi-Yurt on Wednesday afternoon, with the reasons for the raid not made public. 

Podcast | Chechens trying to find their place in Europe

Chamil Albakov and Marat Ilyasov talk about the challenges and stereotypes the Chechens of Europe face.

Podcast | Chechens trying to find their place in Europe

Chamil Albakov and Marat Ilyasov talk about the challenges and stereotypes the Chechens of Europe face.

Tatarstan and Karachay-Cherkessia award Kadyrov’s son for ‘strengthening interfaith harmony’

Adam Kadyrov has been awarded three distinctions less than a month after he beat a man for burning the Qur’an.

Tatarstan and Karachay-Cherkessia award Kadyrov’s son for ‘strengthening interfaith harmony’

Adam Kadyrov has been awarded three distinctions less than a month after he beat a man for burning the Qur’an.

Daghestani police disperse second pro-Palestine rally in a week

The police have dispersed hundreds of people rallying in support of Palestine in Khasavyurt.

Daghestani police disperse second pro-Palestine rally in a week

The police have dispersed hundreds of people rallying in support of Palestine in Khasavyurt.

Pro-Palestine protesters ‘issued military summons’ in Daghestan

Several dozen people gathered in Makhachkala despite official warnings against the demonstration.

Pro-Palestine protesters ‘issued military summons’ in Daghestan

Several dozen people gathered in Makhachkala despite official warnings against the demonstration.

Chechen denied asylum in Switzerland as authorities deem Chechnya ‘safe’ for his return

Ali Batayev was refused amnesty after the Swiss authorities deemed it ‘safe’ for him to return to Chechnya.

Chechen denied asylum in Switzerland as authorities deem Chechnya ‘safe’ for his return

Ali Batayev was refused amnesty after the Swiss authorities deemed it ‘safe’ for him to return to Chechnya.

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