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Residents of Daghestan demolish Chechen road sign at the border near Kizlyar

Chechen head Ramzan Kadyrov threatened to ‘break the fingers’ and ‘tear out the tongues’ of people insulting Chechens online.

Residents of Daghestan demolish Chechen road sign at the border near Kizlyar

Chechen head Ramzan Kadyrov threatened to ‘break the fingers’ and ‘tear out the tongues’ of people insulting Chechens online.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko arrested in Kabardino-Balkaria on drugs charges

Activists insist he is being framed for his criticism of the authorities.

Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko arrested in Kabardino-Balkaria on drugs charges

Activists insist he is being framed for his criticism of the authorities.

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

Editorial | I/We are Golunov, and Geriyev, and Kochesoko…

By OC Media

The arrest of Meduza journalist Ivan Golunov mirrors the treatment of government critics in the North Caucasus.

Chechen rights activist Titiyev granted parole

Titiyev could be released in ten days after serving one-third of his four-year sentence.

Chechen rights activist Titiyev granted parole

Titiyev could be released in ten days after serving one-third of his four-year sentence.

Daghestani activists detained in rally for arrested Meduza journalist

The protest was in solidarity for Meduza’s Ivan Golunov and Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko, both of whom were arrested on drug charges.

Daghestani activists detained in rally for arrested Meduza journalist

The protest was in solidarity for Meduza’s Ivan Golunov and Circassian activist Martin Kochesoko, both of whom were arrested on drug charges.

High-ranking police officials arrested in Kabardino-Balkaria on corruption charges

Twelve officials including the deputy head of the traffic police were detained by officers from the Russian Interior Ministry.

High-ranking police officials arrested in Kabardino-Balkaria on corruption charges

Twelve officials including the deputy head of the traffic police were detained by officers from the Russian Interior Ministry.

Teens from Daghestan accuse police of forcing them to swear oath to the Islamic State

Four detained teenagers accused security forces of forcing them to record the oath to the Islamic State at gunpoint.

Teens from Daghestan accuse police of forcing them to swear oath to the Islamic State

Four detained teenagers accused security forces of forcing them to record the oath to the Islamic State at gunpoint.

Brown water flows from taps in Kabardino-Balkaria villages

Residents of the villages of Baksan District complain of chronic water supply problems.

Brown water flows from taps in Kabardino-Balkaria villages

Residents of the villages of Baksan District complain of chronic water supply problems.

Student protest in Daghestan approaches third week

Students from the Daghestan State Pedagogical University are protesting against acting rector Aslan Radzhabov.

Student protest in Daghestan approaches third week

Students from the Daghestan State Pedagogical University are protesting against acting rector Aslan Radzhabov.

Police ‘crack down’ on Circassian Flag Day celebration in Kabardino-Balkaria

Local activists say police prevented drivers with Circassian flags from entering the capital Nalchik.

Police ‘crack down’ on Circassian Flag Day celebration in Kabardino-Balkaria

Local activists say police prevented drivers with Circassian flags from entering the capital Nalchik.