
Kabarda–Balkaria
Arrests in Nalchik and Maykop follow Circassian Genocide march
Those arrested were charged with taking part in an unauthorised demonstration.
Those arrested were charged with taking part in an unauthorised demonstration.
The security agency alleges the man intended to commit ‘treason’.
Circassians in the Caucasus and the diaspora commemorated their genocide at the hands of the Russian Empire on 21 May.
According to their statement, she made 16 money transfers to an unnamed ‘banned organisation’.
Matuev was detained in a migrant centre and could face extradition to Russia, where he has been wanted since 2013.
The pair admitted to having evaded military service since August 2024.
Poverty and low wages make enlistment in Russia’s war in Ukraine a tempting offer for many in the North Caucasus.