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.
Karachay–Cherkessia
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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.
North Caucasus
Eight fined in North Caucasus for refusing to stand during Russia’s national anthem
The courts imposed an administrative fine of ₽2,000 ($25).
Karachay–Cherkessia
Tatar activist in Karachay–Cherkessia accused of falsely reporting a terrorist attack
Tatar activist Guzel Kasimova has been detained on charges of making a false report of a terrorist attack. Her arrest came immediately after she spent 10 days in a special detention centre on charges of disobeying the lawful demands of a police officer. Kasimova was re-arrested Monday evening in Cherkessk, the capital city of Karachay–Cherkessia, her lawyer Yulia Glukhova reported, according to a video message published by the Telegram channel Razoblacheno. Kasimova was previously detained
Chechnya
Mufti of Chechnya elected leader of North Caucasian Muslims
The Mufti of Chechnya and known advisor to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, Salakh Mezhiev, has been elected chair of the Coordination Centre of Muslims of the North Caucasus. On 28 September, the Council of Muftis unanimously elected Mezhiyev during a meeting in Cherkessk, the capital city of Karachay–Cherkessia. ‘I congratulate the respected Sheikh Salakh-Khadzhi Mezhiev on his election to this post. I am confident that he will justify the high trust placed in him by religious leaders o
Chechnya
Little change after regional elections across North Caucasus
The United Russia party of President Vladimir Putin has won parliamentary majorities in two North Caucasus republics following elections which saw all current regional MPs keep their seats. Voting began on 6 September for local elections throughout Russia, including in several parts of the North Caucasus. These included the election of MPs to the parliaments of Kabarda-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia. Separately, the heads of Kabarda-Balkaria and Ingushetia were elected by the local
Chechnya
Russia bans North Caucasian national movements
Russia has banned at least 10 North Caucasian national organisations, declaring them ‘extremist and terrorist’ groups. On 25 July, Russia’s Justice Ministry updated its list of ‘extremist organisations’ to include the organisations, after a 7 June ruling by the Supreme Court declaring the ‘Anti Russian Separatist Movement’ an extremist organisation. At the time, no explanation was provided regarding what the movement referred to, aside from its description as an ‘international public movem
