
Russia drafts fathers of detained Chechen teenagers in exchange for children’s release
No charges were brought against the detained teenagers during the six months they were held.
No charges were brought against the detained teenagers during the six months they were held.
24-year-old Laura Avtorkhanova was ‘rescued’ thanks to the efforts of human rights defenders and media attention.
Experts suggest that many of the divorces may be fictitious, aimed at gaining access to increased social benefits for children.
Snezhana Zagudaeva claimed to have been granted custody of the child, who is reportedly in the care of strangers in Chechnya.
They are accused of attempting to escape from the Rostov pre-trial detention centre last June.
According to Kadyrov, the celebration was attended by two Russian deputy prime ministers, Putin’s envoy, and eight regional heads.
Lamberd Akhyadov was found guilty of terrorism and the murder of a Moscow traffic inspector.