#North Caucasus
Analysis | How Kadyrov uses ‘the Path of Akhmat’ in sports to cement his rule in Chechnya
Sports is used by the Head of Chechnya to construct the republic’s history, present, and future.
Analysis | How Kadyrov uses ‘the Path of Akhmat’ in sports to cement his rule in Chechnya
By Loujaine LaamalSports is used by the Head of Chechnya to construct the republic’s history, present, and future.
Daghestani man dies after police interrogation
According to local media, there is evidence that he was tortured prior to his death.
Daghestani man dies after police interrogation
According to local media, there is evidence that he was tortured prior to his death.
Kadyrov and Russian MP entangled in Russian army beard spat
The conflict started after reports that the Russian military was cracking down on unshaven soldiers.
Kadyrov and Russian MP entangled in Russian army beard spat
The conflict started after reports that the Russian military was cracking down on unshaven soldiers.
What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes
At the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.
What can the Caucasus expect in 2023? Our readers and staff give their takes
By OC MediaAt the beginning of the year, we asked both our staff and readers to give their predictions of what might happen in 2023.
Sweden-based Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov reportedly murdered
The Swedish police said they were aware of the reports but declined to comment at this time.
Sweden-based Chechen dissident Tumso Abdurakhmanov reportedly murdered
The Swedish police said they were aware of the reports but declined to comment at this time.
Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine
Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.
Pope criticised for calling Chechens ‘the cruelest’ troops in Ukraine
Russian state and opposition figures have criticised Pope Francis for his allegation.
Daghestan’s Chernovik newspaper ‘faces closure’ over pressure from the authorities
Chernovik’s deputy editor-in-chief told OC Media that pressure on printing houses and advertisers posed an existential threat to the paper.
Daghestan’s Chernovik newspaper ‘faces closure’ over pressure from the authorities
Chernovik’s deputy editor-in-chief told OC Media that pressure on printing houses and advertisers posed an existential threat to the paper.
Over 50 Chechen immigrants detained in Croatia
Several dozen Chechens detained in Croatia are reportedly being investigated for involvement in extremism.
Over 50 Chechen immigrants detained in Croatia
Several dozen Chechens detained in Croatia are reportedly being investigated for involvement in extremism.
Podcast | Ukraine recognises Chechnya's independence and Nagorno-Karabakh's new State Minister
A volunteer fighter from a Chechen battalion in Ukraine discusses Ukraine's recognition of Ichkeria's independence and Tigran Grigoryan talks about Nagorno-Karabakh's internal politics.
Podcast | Ukraine recognises Chechnya's independence and Nagorno-Karabakh's new State Minister
A volunteer fighter from a Chechen battalion in Ukraine discusses Ukraine's recognition of Ichkeria's independence and Tigran Grigoryan talks about Nagorno-Karabakh's internal politics.
Chechen woman granted asylum in Romania after eight months of detention
Chechen Amina Gerikhanova has received refugee status in Romania, after being detained at Russia’s request in March.
Chechen woman granted asylum in Romania after eight months of detention
Chechen Amina Gerikhanova has received refugee status in Romania, after being detained at Russia’s request in March.