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Quran-burning case transferred from Volgograd to Chechnya

A resident of Volgograd claims to have been instructed to burn the Islamic holy book by the Ukrainian Secret Services. 

Quran-burning case transferred from Volgograd to Chechnya

A resident of Volgograd claims to have been instructed to burn the Islamic holy book by the Ukrainian Secret Services. 

Chechen journalist who was tortured by Russia denied entry to Georgia 

Zhalavdi Geriyev is the latest in a series of journalists critical of Russia to be deported without explanation.

Chechen journalist who was tortured by Russia denied entry to Georgia 

Zhalavdi Geriyev is the latest in a series of journalists critical of Russia to be deported without explanation.

Chechens go on hunger strike in Croatia migrant camp

Several dozen Chechens have been detained since November after fleeing Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

Chechens go on hunger strike in Croatia migrant camp

Several dozen Chechens have been detained since November after fleeing Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

Daghestani man sentenced to prison for allegedly sharing pro-Ichkerian content

A native of Daghestan was sentenced to five years in prison for publications about Chechen independence.

Daghestani man sentenced to prison for allegedly sharing pro-Ichkerian content

A native of Daghestan was sentenced to five years in prison for publications about Chechen independence.

Podcast | Tumso fakes his death and Shukhuti plays leloburti

Why Tumso Abdurakhmanov faked his death and this Easter’s game of leloburti in western Georgia.

Podcast | Tumso fakes his death and Shukhuti plays leloburti

Why Tumso Abdurakhmanov faked his death and this Easter’s game of leloburti in western Georgia.

Chechen blogger claims he ‘staged own death’ to fool Kadyrov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov claims he staged his murder to evade an assassination attempt ordered by Ramzan Kadyrov.

Chechen blogger claims he ‘staged own death’ to fool Kadyrov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov claims he staged his murder to evade an assassination attempt ordered by Ramzan Kadyrov.

Suspect in attack on Ingush police reportedly detained in Chechnya

The detainee is suspected of taking part in last week’s shootouts with police in Ingushetia. 

Suspect in attack on Ingush police reportedly detained in Chechnya

The detainee is suspected of taking part in last week’s shootouts with police in Ingushetia. 

French Interior Minister under investigation over deportation of Chechen refugee

Magomed Gadayev was deported from France to Russia in 2021, despite opposition from local and international human rights groups. 

French Interior Minister under investigation over deportation of Chechen refugee

Magomed Gadayev was deported from France to Russia in 2021, despite opposition from local and international human rights groups. 

Two men killed following ‘attack on Chechen police station’

Despite widespread reports of the attack on the police station, the Chechen authorities said the incident took place in their home.

Two men killed following ‘attack on Chechen police station’

Despite widespread reports of the attack on the police station, the Chechen authorities said the incident took place in their home.

Russian made to apologise for mocking mosque in Chechnya

Lev Yermalayev posted a video mocking Islamic traditions inside a Chechen mosque.

Russian made to apologise for mocking mosque in Chechnya

Lev Yermalayev posted a video mocking Islamic traditions inside a Chechen mosque.