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What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes

At the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.

What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes

By OC Media

At the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.

Protesters in Daghestan beaten by police

Protesters were calling for ‘justice’ following the murder of a 19-year-old man on 10 November.

Protesters in Daghestan beaten by police

Protesters were calling for ‘justice’ following the murder of a 19-year-old man on 10 November.

Daghestani fashion designer cleared of ‘promoting queer propaganda’

A fashion show was held in October, in which two young men from Daghestan wore makeup.

Daghestani fashion designer cleared of ‘promoting queer propaganda’

A fashion show was held in October, in which two young men from Daghestan wore makeup.

Sweden-based Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov reportedly murdered

The Swedish police said they were aware of the reports but declined to comment at this time.

Sweden-based Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov reportedly murdered

The Swedish police said they were aware of the reports but declined to comment at this time.

Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine

Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.

Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine

Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.

Daghestan’s Chernovik newspaper ‘faces closure’ over pressure from the authorities

Chernovik’s deputy editor-in-chief told OC Media that pressure on printing houses and advertisers posed an existential threat to the paper.

Daghestan’s Chernovik newspaper ‘faces closure’ over pressure from the authorities

Chernovik’s deputy editor-in-chief told OC Media that pressure on printing houses and advertisers posed an existential threat to the paper.

North Ossetian jailed for femicide allegedly released to fight in Ukraine

A North Ossetian serving a 16-year sentence for the murder of his ex-wife is alleged to have been sent to Ukraine as part of a Russian army regiment.

North Ossetian jailed for femicide allegedly released to fight in Ukraine

A North Ossetian serving a 16-year sentence for the murder of his ex-wife is alleged to have been sent to Ukraine as part of a Russian army regiment.

Over 50 Chechen immigrants detained in Croatia

Several dozen Chechens detained in Croatia are reportedly being investigated for involvement in extremism.

Over 50 Chechen immigrants detained in Croatia

Several dozen Chechens detained in Croatia are reportedly being investigated for involvement in extremism.

Podcast | Ukraine recognises Chechnya's independence and Nagorno-Karabakh's new State Minister

A volunteer fighter from a Chechen battalion in Ukraine discusses Ukraine's recognition of Ichkeria's independence and Tigran Grigoryan talks about Nagorno-Karabakh's internal politics.

Podcast | Ukraine recognises Chechnya's independence and Nagorno-Karabakh's new State Minister

A volunteer fighter from a Chechen battalion in Ukraine discusses Ukraine's recognition of Ichkeria's independence and Tigran Grigoryan talks about Nagorno-Karabakh's internal politics.

Chechen woman granted asylum in Romania after eight months of detention

Chechen Amina Gerikhanova has received refugee status in Romania, after being detained at Russia’s request in March.

Chechen woman granted asylum in Romania after eight months of detention

Chechen Amina Gerikhanova has received refugee status in Romania, after being detained at Russia’s request in March.