Azerbaijan
Is Azerbaijan banning the hijab in public schools?
Reports of girls being expelled or banned from school for wearing hijab have led to speculation on the further repression of religious expression.
Freedom of Religion
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North Ossetia–Alania
North Ossetian officials react sharply to a public student prayer
The officials called on the school administration to engage in ‘preventive work’.
Karachay–Cherkessia
Jehovah’s Witness from Cherkessk sent to prison despite disability
Before sentencing, Vladimir Fomin had already spent one year and three months in a pre-trial detention centre.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | Georgians don’t want to be ruled by church, despite confidence in religious institutions
While Georgians have great confidence in churches and religious organisations, 42% believe they have too much power in the country.
Chechnya
Daghestani authorities demolish 19th century Chechen mosque
Local authorities had previously promised to preserve the site.
Daghestan
Women in niqabs reportedly stopped by security forces in Daghestan
State officials have stated the document checks are being conducted to find persons suspected of committing a crime.
Ingushetia
Religious leaders in Ingushetia accuse security forces of torturing detained imam
The Muslim community in Ingushetia has issued an open appeal to the authorities to respond to the claims of torture.
