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Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.

Russia’s chief hitman or chief philanthropist?

By Elizaveta Chukharova

Despite the trail of bodies he left in his wake, some believe that South Ossetian gang leader Aslan ‘Jacko’ Gagiyev’s crimes were all for the greater good.

Prison riot in Vladikavkaz over alleged torture

The riot erupted against the backdrop of a scandal about alleged torture and sexual abuse of inmates in Russian prisons.

Prison riot in Vladikavkaz over alleged torture

The riot erupted against the backdrop of a scandal about alleged torture and sexual abuse of inmates in Russian prisons.

‘The officer swore he would rape his sister’ — EHCR awards $1 million over North Caucasus tortures

The court heard harrowing testimony of torture by Russian security forces, including strangulation, electrocution, sexual violence, and rape threats.

‘The officer swore he would rape his sister’ — EHCR awards $1 million over North Caucasus tortures

The court heard harrowing testimony of torture by Russian security forces, including strangulation, electrocution, sexual violence, and rape threats.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter, some overnight in churches

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter, some overnight in churches

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian Orthodox Christians gather for Easter celebrations

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian Orthodox Christians gather for Easter celebrations

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Patriarchate claims ‘clergy exempted from transportation ban on easter’

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Patriarchate claims ‘clergy exempted from transportation ban on easter’

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian health officials warn public health system may become overwhelmed

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian health officials warn public health system may become overwhelmed

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian PM says churches to remain open for Easter

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgian PM says churches to remain open for Easter

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Georgia's ruling party to ‘react’ to state of emergency violations during Palm Sunday

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Nagorno-Karabakh declares emergency situation

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

Coronavirus live updates | Nagorno-Karabakh declares emergency situation

Live updates with the latest news on the Coronavirus pandemic around the Caucasus.

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