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Chechnya ‘abducts’ around 90 people linked to man accused of burning pro-Kadyrov car

Human rights activists report that dozens of people were abducted in Chechnya.

Chechnya ‘abducts’ around 90 people linked to man accused of burning pro-Kadyrov car

Human rights activists report that dozens of people were abducted in Chechnya.

Kadyrov confidant Magomed Daudov steps down as speaker of Chechen Parliament

Nicknamed ‘Lord’, Daudov was seen as a close confidant of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Kadyrov confidant Magomed Daudov steps down as speaker of Chechen Parliament

Nicknamed ‘Lord’, Daudov was seen as a close confidant of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.

Kadyrov says restrictions to music tempo were ‘just recommendations’

A week earlier, Chechnya’s government announced that music in the republic would have to conform to specific criteria by 1 June. 

Kadyrov says restrictions to music tempo were ‘just recommendations’

A week earlier, Chechnya’s government announced that music in the republic would have to conform to specific criteria by 1 June. 

Podcast | Is Chechnya banning lezginka?

Luiza Mchedlishvili and musicologist Ben Wheeler talk about Chechnya’s restriction of ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ music.

Podcast | Is Chechnya banning lezginka?

Luiza Mchedlishvili and musicologist Ben Wheeler talk about Chechnya’s restriction of ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ music.

Chechnya bans ‘fast and slow’ music

In Chechnya, restrictions have been introduced on the speed of music and dance.

Chechnya bans ‘fast and slow’ music

In Chechnya, restrictions have been introduced on the speed of music and dance.

Pankisi Imam accused of ‘spying’ on locals for Chechnya

The Imam in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge has been accused of being connected with the Chechen authorities.

Pankisi Imam accused of ‘spying’ on locals for Chechnya

The Imam in Georgia's Pankisi Gorge has been accused of being connected with the Chechen authorities.

Kadyrov’s son instructs authorities to track down and ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen traditions online

Youth Affairs Minister Akhmat Kadyrov has instructed his ministry to ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen norms.

Kadyrov’s son instructs authorities to track down and ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen traditions online

Youth Affairs Minister Akhmat Kadyrov has instructed his ministry to ‘educate’ people who violate Chechen norms.

‘High turnout’ in North Caucasus as Putin receives ‘99% of vote’ in Chechnya

Some of the highest figures for voter turnout in the Russian presidential elections were recorded in the North Caucasus.

‘High turnout’ in North Caucasus as Putin receives ‘99% of vote’ in Chechnya

Some of the highest figures for voter turnout in the Russian presidential elections were recorded in the North Caucasus.

‘Thousands’ demand investigation into possible murder of Seda Suleymanova

More than two thousand people have reportedly demanded that Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office investigate the possible murder of Suleymanova in Chechnya. 

‘Thousands’ demand investigation into possible murder of Seda Suleymanova

More than two thousand people have reportedly demanded that Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office investigate the possible murder of Suleymanova in Chechnya.