Karachay–Cherkessia
Cherkessk court sentences nine ‘Citizens of the USSR’ on extremism charges
The ‘Citizens of the USSR’ believe that the dissolution of the Soviet Union was illegal, and that the Russian Federation is not a legitimate entity.
Karachay–Cherkessia
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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.
Circassian Genocide
Circassians from North Caucasus to Syria mark anniversary of Circassian Genocide
Circassians in the Caucasus and the diaspora commemorated their genocide at the hands of the Russian Empire on 21 May.
Karachay–Cherkessia
Former high-level North Caucasian accused of running criminal syndicate
He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Karachay–Cherkessia
Former post office head jailed in Karachay-Cherkessia over Ingushetian pension fraud case
Rodimkhan Kartoeva was part of a criminal group that defrauded the Russia government of more than ₽2 billion ($24 million).
Kabarda–Balkaria
Circassian blogger Khasan Matuev detained in Turkey, faces extradition to Russia
Matuev was detained in a migrant centre and could face extradition to Russia, where he has been wanted since 2013.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
‘He sold his soul’ — the North Caucasians going to war to make a living
Poverty and low wages make enlistment in Russia’s war in Ukraine a tempting offer for many in the North Caucasus.
