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Azerbaijani journalist in Russia starts hunger strike after being re-arrested as he was being deported

Fuad Abbasov was detained by Russian authorities on his way to the airport after they ordered him to leave the country.

Azerbaijani journalist in Russia starts hunger strike after being re-arrested as he was being deported

Fuad Abbasov was detained by Russian authorities on his way to the airport after they ordered him to leave the country.

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.

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.

Nurses protest low wages in Daghestan

Around 200 nurses from the state central city hospital in Buynaksk went on strike.

Nurses protest low wages in Daghestan

Around 200 nurses from the state central city hospital in Buynaksk went on strike.

Nalchik residents appeal against construction of business centre

Local residents told OC Media that permission for the building was granted without the required public consultations.

Nalchik residents appeal against construction of business centre

Local residents told OC Media that permission for the building was granted without the required public consultations.

Chechnya and Daghestan suspend border demarcation

The move comes a month after Chechnya ‘unilaterally’ registered parts of Daghestan as within their own territory.

Chechnya and Daghestan suspend border demarcation

The move comes a month after Chechnya ‘unilaterally’ registered parts of Daghestan as within their own territory.

Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance

As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.

Opinion | In Russia, calling yourself a Circassian is always a political stance

By Andzor Kabard

As Russia’s 2020 census approaches, a campaign for Circassians to label themselves as Circassians has breathed new life into the nationalist movement.

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