#North Caucasus
Head of Ingush ‘torture centre’ claims to be victim of political intrigue
Timur Khamkhoyev, the former head of the Department for Combating Extremism (Centre E), made the comments at his trial in Nalchik.
Head of Ingush ‘torture centre’ claims to be victim of political intrigue
Timur Khamkhoyev, the former head of the Department for Combating Extremism (Centre E), made the comments at his trial in Nalchik.
Activists in Kabardino-Balkaria call for resignation of Duma MPs over language law
Activists were angry the republic’s MPs voted for controversial education reforms that could affect the teaching of native languages in schools.
Activists in Kabardino-Balkaria call for resignation of Duma MPs over language law
Activists were angry the republic’s MPs voted for controversial education reforms that could affect the teaching of native languages in schools.
Trials begin of activist and brother in Nalchik
Aslan Iritov, both of whose hands have been amputated, and his brother face up to five years in prison accused of attacking a police officer.
Trials begin of activist and brother in Nalchik
Aslan Iritov, both of whose hands have been amputated, and his brother face up to five years in prison accused of attacking a police officer.
Protest in Daghestani town over lack of drinking water
Around 400 people in the town of Izberbash protested in front of the local mayor’s office on Tuesday, demanding their water access be restored.
Protest in Daghestani town over lack of drinking water
Around 400 people in the town of Izberbash protested in front of the local mayor’s office on Tuesday, demanding their water access be restored.
‘If she goes out — her relatives will kill her’
Men who kill their female relatives over ‘immoral behaviour’ are rarely brought to justice.
‘If she goes out — her relatives will kill her’
By DaptarMen who kill their female relatives over ‘immoral behaviour’ are rarely brought to justice.
Ingush man detained by FSB turns up dead
Witnesses and relatives say 30-year-old Ibragim Aliyev was beaten and forced to sign a document before being taken into custody.
Ingush man detained by FSB turns up dead
Witnesses and relatives say 30-year-old Ibragim Aliyev was beaten and forced to sign a document before being taken into custody.
Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian
Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.
Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian
Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.
Hundreds rally in Ingushetia for return of directly elected head
The protest organised by the Council of Teips of the Ingush People was demanding the return of direct elections for the head of Ingushetia.
Hundreds rally in Ingushetia for return of directly elected head
The protest organised by the Council of Teips of the Ingush People was demanding the return of direct elections for the head of Ingushetia.
No justice for Chechen Memorial head — again
Oyub Titiyev, the local head of Russian rights group Memorial, is on trial on drug charges.
No justice for Chechen Memorial head — again
By Kazbek ChanturiyaOyub Titiyev, the local head of Russian rights group Memorial, is on trial on drug charges.