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Right of return? — The struggles of the Circassian diaspora to settle in Adygea

On the 20th annual Day of the Repatriate in Adygea, many Circassians say there is little reason to celebrate.

Right of return? — The struggles of the Circassian diaspora to settle in Adygea

By Madina Aliyeva

On the 20th annual Day of the Repatriate in Adygea, many Circassians say there is little reason to celebrate.

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to visit South Ossetia

South Ossetian president Anatoly Bibilov said the timing of the visit was uncertain due to Assad's 'busy schedule’.

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to visit South Ossetia

South Ossetian president Anatoly Bibilov said the timing of the visit was uncertain due to Assad's 'busy schedule’.

North Caucasian women appeal to Putin over families imprisoned in Iraq

Around 50 women appealed for the authorities to do more to return the families of Russian-born IS fighters from detention in Iraq, including children.

North Caucasian women appeal to Putin over families imprisoned in Iraq

Around 50 women appealed for the authorities to do more to return the families of Russian-born IS fighters from detention in Iraq, including children.

Syrian rebel leader condemns Abkhazia and South Ossetia recognition

The head of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces condemned the recognition of ‘the occupied territories of Georgia’.

Syrian rebel leader condemns Abkhazia and South Ossetia recognition

The head of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces condemned the recognition of ‘the occupied territories of Georgia’.

Western countries slam Syrian recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Syria made the announcement on Tuesday, becoming the fifth state to do so.

Western countries slam Syrian recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Syria made the announcement on Tuesday, becoming the fifth state to do so.

Georgia cuts diplomatic relations with Syria after it recognises Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said the move ‘supported the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Georgia’.

Georgia cuts diplomatic relations with Syria after it recognises Abkhazia and South Ossetia

Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said the move ‘supported the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Georgia’.

Daghestani woman who returned from Syria sentenced to 8 years in prison

Muslimat Kurbanova, 25, is to serve her sentence in 13 years time, when her daughter turns 14.

Daghestani woman who returned from Syria sentenced to 8 years in prison

Muslimat Kurbanova, 25, is to serve her sentence in 13 years time, when her daughter turns 14.

Voice from Makhachkala | ‘Mum, we are not in Turkey, but in Syria’

Amatulla Kurbanova recounts how her daughter eloped to Syria, returned home with a young daughter, and now remains in jail.

Voice from Makhachkala | ‘Mum, we are not in Turkey, but in Syria’

Amatulla Kurbanova recounts how her daughter eloped to Syria, returned home with a young daughter, and now remains in jail.