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Opinion | Russia’s death train rolls through Chechnya and Ingushetia

Russia’s ‘victory train’ is a grotesque parody of the trains that took so many to exile and death.

Opinion | Russia’s death train rolls through Chechnya and Ingushetia

By Magomed Torijev

Russia’s ‘victory train’ is a grotesque parody of the trains that took so many to exile and death.

Facebook takes down social media pages of Ingush news site Fortanga

Immediately after losing the accounts, the outlet’s editor-in-chief began receiving threats and money extortion from an unknown Telegram user.

Facebook takes down social media pages of Ingush news site Fortanga

Immediately after losing the accounts, the outlet’s editor-in-chief began receiving threats and money extortion from an unknown Telegram user.

Opinion | Kadyrov’s growing Apologystan 

When it comes to relations with neighbouring regions, Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov acts with all the humbleness of a Sultan in a Turkish soap opera. 

Opinion | Kadyrov’s growing Apologystan 

By Magomed Torijev

When it comes to relations with neighbouring regions, Chechnya’s Ramzan Kadyrov acts with all the humbleness of a Sultan in a Turkish soap opera. 

Dozens of relatives of government critics reportedly kidnapped in Chechnya

Since 22 December, the number of relatives of Kadyrov critics to have been abducted may reach up to 50 people.

Dozens of relatives of government critics reportedly kidnapped in Chechnya

Since 22 December, the number of relatives of Kadyrov critics to have been abducted may reach up to 50 people.

Guilty verdict in Khangoshvili killing as judge accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ 

A Berlin court sentenced Vadim Krasikov to life in prison for the assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian of Chechen origin.

Guilty verdict in Khangoshvili killing as judge accuses Russia of ‘state terrorism’ 

A Berlin court sentenced Vadim Krasikov to life in prison for the assassination of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian of Chechen origin.

ECHR finds Russia responsible for killing of five detainees in Chechnya

The deceased were accused by the authorities either of involvement in terrorism or of being homosexuals.

ECHR finds Russia responsible for killing of five detainees in Chechnya

The deceased were accused by the authorities either of involvement in terrorism or of being homosexuals.

Assailants fire at a bus carrying schoolchildren in Ingushetia 

No children were injured during the attack, while the driver was injured in a physical altercation with the assailants.

Assailants fire at a bus carrying schoolchildren in Ingushetia 

No children were injured during the attack, while the driver was injured in a physical altercation with the assailants.

Opinion | Ukraine has a duty to remove North Caucasian volunteer fighters from the sanctions list 

Ukraine's refusal to exclude Chechen and Ingush volunteer fighters from the sanctions list jeopardizes the lives and dignity of men who risked everything for the country.

Opinion | Ukraine has a duty to remove North Caucasian volunteer fighters from the sanctions list 

By Aleks Tor

Ukraine's refusal to exclude Chechen and Ingush volunteer fighters from the sanctions list jeopardizes the lives and dignity of men who risked everything for the country.

Opinion | Khabib Nurmagomedov — the next head of Daghestan?

If the champion fighter chooses to enter politics, Chechnya Head Ramzan Kadyrov will doubtless be a rival.

Opinion | Khabib Nurmagomedov — the next head of Daghestan?

By Leonid Krasnov

If the champion fighter chooses to enter politics, Chechnya Head Ramzan Kadyrov will doubtless be a rival.

Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife

Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Daghestan court reaffirms 2-year probation sentence for man who killed ex-wife

Tagir Velagaev had previously worked for Daghestan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.