
North Caucasus
Russia labels Memorial ‘extremist organisation’
Memorial has for many years reported on human rights violations in the North Caucasus.

Memorial has for many years reported on human rights violations in the North Caucasus.

Search notices appeared on the Interior Ministry website six months after Armenia’s request.

The decision follows reports about Noah Krieger’s links to Chechnya and a recent controversial visit to the region.

Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov specifically criticised Iranian strikes on infrastructure in Gulf states.

The court found Alina Taimakulova and Asiyat Kaigermazova to be guilty of organising an unauthorised public event.

The region has been beset by historic heavy rains and associated flooding for weeks.

He is accused of calls for terrorism and incitement of hatred.