
Detained Ingush imam accused of supporting terrorism publicly declares innocence
Muhammad Tamaskhanov delivered a sermon before hundreds of worshippers, naming the alleged reasons behind his persecution.
Muhammad Tamaskhanov delivered a sermon before hundreds of worshippers, naming the alleged reasons behind his persecution.
Poverty and low wages make enlistment in Russia’s war in Ukraine a tempting offer for many in the North Caucasus.
The Muslim community in Ingushetia has issued an open appeal to the authorities to respond to the claims of torture.
There are half as many medical workers per 10,000 residents as the Russian average.
In addition to fraud charges, Madina Khutieva has now been accused of abuse of official authority.
The imams have since been released, although criminal cases have reportedly been opened against them.
The activist, convicted of ‘organising protests’ against the land agreement between Chechnya and Ingushetia, had served his full sentence.