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Eight protest leaders in Ingushetia accused of creating extremist group

A new criminal case has been opened against eight protest leaders in Ingushetia, who are already under police investigation for protest related violence.

Eight protest leaders in Ingushetia accused of creating extremist group

A new criminal case has been opened against eight protest leaders in Ingushetia, who are already under police investigation for protest related violence.

Daghestani Interior Ministry publishes video testimony of 14-year-old rape victim

The release came as the authorities faced questions over allegations the police tortured one of the suspects and the victim’s parents.

Daghestani Interior Ministry publishes video testimony of 14-year-old rape victim

The release came as the authorities faced questions over allegations the police tortured one of the suspects and the victim’s parents.

First three convicted in Ingush protest trials

A Russian court has convicted three people for their participation in anti-land deal protests in Magas on 26–27 March.

First three convicted in Ingush protest trials

A Russian court has convicted three people for their participation in anti-land deal protests in Magas on 26–27 March.

Voice | ‘Help comes from those who themselves need help’

Eighty-six year-old Syrian refugee Shaziya Nukh has found nothing but poverty and isolation in Kabardino-Balkaria, the land of her ancestors.

Voice | ‘Help comes from those who themselves need help’

Eighty-six year-old Syrian refugee Shaziya Nukh has found nothing but poverty and isolation in Kabardino-Balkaria, the land of her ancestors.

FSB raid homes of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Karachay-Cherkessia

Ten people were reportedly detained and a criminal case was opened against one person.

FSB raid homes of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Karachay-Cherkessia

Ten people were reportedly detained and a criminal case was opened against one person.

Meeting cancelled between Nalchik mayor and land activists

The meeting was cancelled at the last moment after the mayor changed the format of the meeting including by banning journalists from attending.

Meeting cancelled between Nalchik mayor and land activists

The meeting was cancelled at the last moment after the mayor changed the format of the meeting including by banning journalists from attending.

Parents of 14-year-old rape victim ‘tortured into testifying’ in Daghestan

A couple in Khasavyurt District have accused police of torturing them into incriminating an innocent man for the rape of their 14-year-old daughter.

Parents of 14-year-old rape victim ‘tortured into testifying’ in Daghestan

A couple in Khasavyurt District have accused police of torturing them into incriminating an innocent man for the rape of their 14-year-old daughter.

Five acquitted in Karachay-Cherkessia over photo in support of Kochesoko

The five local residents were accused of holding an illegal rally for taking a group photo holding placards in front of the Government House.

Five acquitted in Karachay-Cherkessia over photo in support of Kochesoko

The five local residents were accused of holding an illegal rally for taking a group photo holding placards in front of the Government House.

Acquitted Daghestani police chief awarded compensation and public apology

Askhabali Zairbekov had accused investigators of obtaining testimony against him through torture.

Acquitted Daghestani police chief awarded compensation and public apology

Askhabali Zairbekov had accused investigators of obtaining testimony against him through torture.

Ingush journalist accused of drug possession released under house arrest

Rashid Maysigov worked for the Fortanga news site, created in the wake of protests against the land deal between Ingushetia and Chechnya.

Ingush journalist accused of drug possession released under house arrest

Rashid Maysigov worked for the Fortanga news site, created in the wake of protests against the land deal between Ingushetia and Chechnya.