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Ingush Mufti unexplainedly absent from North Caucasus Muftiate conference

Muftiates of all North Caucasus republics attended except Ingushetia whose Mufti has been in public conflict with the authorities since 2015.

Ingush Mufti unexplainedly absent from North Caucasus Muftiate conference

Muftiates of all North Caucasus republics attended except Ingushetia whose Mufti has been in public conflict with the authorities since 2015.

The disappeared men in Daghestan’s ‘fake war on terror’

Families of many slain Daghestani ‘militants’ say their loved ones were kidnapped by the authorities.

The disappeared men in Daghestan’s ‘fake war on terror’

By Saida Vagabova

Families of many slain Daghestani ‘militants’ say their loved ones were kidnapped by the authorities.

Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan

The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.

Cancelled rap concert sparks freedom of speech debate in Daghestan

The cancellation of a concert by a Russian rapper in Daghestan and a spat with a local MMA star sparked a debate on freedom of speech and religion.

Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans

Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.

Daghestani minister questioned over unspent money for Afghan-war veterans

Daghestan’s acting Prime Minister Artyom Zdunov questioned where funds had gone after veterans protested in August over the lack of promised housing.

Daghestani village demands end to water extraction in ‘unique forest’

The National Guard were sent to the village of Samur in southern Daghestan as local residents demanded an end to drilling in the Samur Forest.

Daghestani village demands end to water extraction in ‘unique forest’

The National Guard were sent to the village of Samur in southern Daghestan as local residents demanded an end to drilling in the Samur Forest.

Kabardino-Balkaria’s commission on former militants — handcuffed by police ambitions?

A number of high-profile prosecutions has raised doubts over the authorities’ commitment to reintegrating former militants into society.

Kabardino-Balkaria’s commission on former militants — handcuffed by police ambitions?

By Aslan Urumov

A number of high-profile prosecutions has raised doubts over the authorities’ commitment to reintegrating former militants into society.

Relatives of slain public figures in Karachay–Cherkessia demand senator be brought to justice for ordering killings

Relatives of Fral Shebzukhov and Aslan Zhukov, gunned down in 2010, are protesting what they say is a deliberately stalled investigation.

Relatives of slain public figures in Karachay–Cherkessia demand senator be brought to justice for ordering killings

Relatives of Fral Shebzukhov and Aslan Zhukov, gunned down in 2010, are protesting what they say is a deliberately stalled investigation.

Chechen ‘invasion’ sparks outrage in Ingushetia

Work on a remote mountain road in Chechnya near the border with Ingushetia has revived a territorial dispute between the two republics.

Chechen ‘invasion’ sparks outrage in Ingushetia

Work on a remote mountain road in Chechnya near the border with Ingushetia has revived a territorial dispute between the two republics.

Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms

Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.

Protesters rally across North Caucasus against Russian pension reforms

Rallies in Cherkessk, Makhachkala, and Nalchik were organised by the regional branches of the Communist Party of Russia.

Daghestani ‘mastermind’ of gold magnates abductions arrested in Ghana

The alleged motive for the kidnapping and torture was an old dispute over a gold mining business in Ghana.

Daghestani ‘mastermind’ of gold magnates abductions arrested in Ghana

The alleged motive for the kidnapping and torture was an old dispute over a gold mining business in Ghana.