
Chechnya
Kadyrov has 33,000 troops under personal command, report says
According to human rights defenders, the ‘Kadyrov army’ numbers around 33,000 people.

According to human rights defenders, the ‘Kadyrov army’ numbers around 33,000 people.

This is the second award received by Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov in April.

Memorial has for many years reported on human rights violations in the North Caucasus.

Search notices appeared on the Interior Ministry website six months after Armenia’s request.

The decision follows reports about Noah Krieger’s links to Chechnya and a recent controversial visit to the region.

Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov specifically criticised Iranian strikes on infrastructure in Gulf states.

The merits for which he received the award remain unclear.