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A protest action in Tbilisi. December 7, 2024. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:45, 12 December 2024
At least 70 media employees injured during protests in Georgia
Human rights defenders counted 70 journalists who were injured by the actions of law enforcers during protest actions in Georgia.
Pavel Prokudin. Photo: the Russian Ministry for Emergencies
23:20, 12 December 2024
Volgograd blogger Prokudin sentenced to term of imprisonment in penal colony
A court sentenced Pavel Prokudin, a blogger from Volgograd, to 2.5 years of imprisonment in a penal colony, finding him guilty of insulting the feelings of believers and inciting hatred towards the Russian Armed Forces.
Volgograd Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Photo: https://vopb1.ucoz.net/
22:44, 12 December 2024
Activist Koshelev transferred from psychiatric hospital to outpatient observation
Activist Vyacheslav Koshelev from the city of Volzhsky, who had earlier been placed to a psychiatric clinic for using violence against a policeman, was transferred home under the supervision of medical officers.
Beslan Kmuzov. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot"
19:15, 12 December 2024
“Caucasian Knot” correspondent faces deportation after his detention in Tbilisi
In Georgia, after Beslan Kmuzov, a correspondent of the “Caucasian Knot”, had been detained at a protest in Tbilisi, the country’s migration service summoned him for a conversation. Meanwhile, the journalist has been legally living in the country since 2007.
A prisoner suffering from a headache. Picture made in Photoshop by the "Caucasian Knot"
23:06, 11 December 2024
Jehovah's Witness* from Taganrog reports health worsening in colony
Alexander Skvortsov, a Jehovah's Witness*, who is serving his term in a colony located in the Ulyanovsk Region, has complained about his deteriorating health. He has high blood pressure and often suffers from headaches due to working at a hazardous production facility.
Kurban Dalgatov's photo in his parents' house. Photo: "Chernovik", https://chernovik.net/news/zakryl-kurtkoy-obzor-videokamery-i-telo-kurbana-potaschili-vniz
21:46, 11 December 2024
Victims are unhappy with verdict to policeman Islam Atavov for detainee's death
The verdict for Islam Atavov, a Makhachkala policeman, for his involvement in the death of Kurban Dalgatov will be appealed against by the victims' advocate.
Kadyrov and posts supporting Bastrykin. Screenshot of a video: https://t.me/RKadyrov_95 screenshot: https://t.me/kusmakov
20:39, 11 December 2024
Demanding apology from Kadyrov becomes populist move
The appeal of the MPs unknown outside the Krasnodar Territory to the head of Chechnya has to do with an attempt to gain popularity, while hiding behind Alexander Bastrykin's protection. In their turn, political analysts and human rights defenders believe that the apology demand may turn against the MPs, if Kadyrov pays attention to it.
A woman's hand as a sign of solidarity. Picture made in Photoshop by the "Caucasian Knot"
01:27, 11 December 2024
In Brussels, Chechen women hold picket in solidarity with victims of repression
Six female activists representing public organizations of Chechen natives in Europe held a picket in solidarity with women, victims of repression in Chechnya.
A dashboard camera captured one of the groups of attackers in Tbilisi. Screenshot of a video posted on Nikolay Levshits' Telegram channel on December 7, 2024, https://t.me/nlevshitstelegram/20921
23:47, 10 December 2024
Activists attacked in Tbilisi
At night, men in masks beat up activists of the “Akhali” Party in Tbilisi.
Alexander Bastrykin (left) and Ramzan Kadyrov. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Screenshot of a photo: https://t.me/sledcom_press/14470, https://t.me/RKadyrov_95/4904
22:11, 10 December 2024
Kuban MPs call on Kadyrov to apologize to Bastrykin
Sergey Kusmakov and Sergey Klimov, two MPs from the Krasnodar Territory, reprimanded Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov for his critical statements addressed to Alexander Bastrykin, the head of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF), and called on the leader of Chechnya to apologize.
Kurban Dalgatov. Photo: https://mash.ru
21:42, 10 December 2024
Policeman accused in Dalgatov's death case sentenced to colony term
The court has sentenced Islam Atavov, a Makhachkala policeman, to 7.5 years in penal colony for his involvement in the death of the detained Kurban Dalgatov.
Vladimir Putin and a judge. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Photo: screenshot of a video http://www.kremlin.ru/
20:29, 10 December 2024
Sochi resident fined for insulting Russian President
A court in Sochi has fined Valery Musarin, a local resident, by 30,000 roubles for his post placed in a social network that was treated as offensive to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Beslan Kmuzov. Photo by the "Caucasian Knot"
15:31, 10 December 2024
"Caucasian Knot" correspondent detained at protest venue in Tbilisi and fined
At night on December 7, in Tbilisi, law enforcers detained Beslan Kmuzov, a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, who was covering the protests held by supporters of Georgia's European integration.
Logo of the Committee to Protect Journalists. Photo: www.cpj.org
23:53, 9 December 2024
Human rights defenders condemn detention of "Meydan TV" journalists
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the detention of "Meydan TV" employees Ainur Elgunesh, Aitadj Tapdyg, Khayal Agaev, Aisel Umudova, Natig Djavadli and the freelance journalist Ramin Deko by Azerbaijani authorities.
Vadim Kharchenko (included into the register of foreign agents). Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpQQBLzwJzs
22:52, 9 December 2024
Blogger Vadim Kharchenko* arrested for two months
A court in Gelendjik has placed Vadim Kharchenko*, a blogger, accused of slander, in custody until February 4, 2025.
Guzel Kasimova. Screenshot of a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZGvqwhjJJ4
20:44, 9 December 2024
Journalist Guzel Kasimova arrested in Cherkessk
The Cherkessk City Court has sent Guzel Kasimova, a journalist from Kazan, accused of knowingly making a false report about a terror act, to the SIZO (pre-trial prison until January 22, 2025. The defence intends to appeal against the court ruling.
18:52, 9 December 2024
Human rights defenders treat Kadyrov’s criticism of law enforcement bodies’ heads as test of his influence
When criticizing the heads of the Investigating Committee and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the leader of Chechnya is measuring his influence with theirs. At the same time, Ramzan Kadyrov drew his attention to a case of a Chechen teenager living in Moscow, although hundreds of Chechen natives have been convicted on fabricated charges.
Participants of the rally in front of the Georgian parliament building. Photo taken by Beslan Kmuzov on December 6, 2024 for the "Caucasian Knot"
22:38, 8 December 2024
In Tbilisi, protesters announce their readiness for long-term protests
The authorities are changing their tactics by detaining activists instead of dispersing protests, but that has only angered protesters. Participants of the rally in front of the Georgian parliament building spoke about their willingness to attend rallies every day to achieve new parliamentary elections.
21:08, 8 December 2024
Blogger from Dagestan convicted of mocking Orthodox cross
The Dorogomilovsky Court of Moscow has sentenced Khavier Yarmagomedov, a native of Dagestan, to seven years in colony for trampling an Orthodox cross. He was also found guilty of spreading child pornography and was deprived of the right to administer websites for eight years.
Law enforcers. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:27, 8 December 2024
“Meydan TV” journalists detained in Baku
Aytaj Tapdyg, Natig Djavadly, Ramin Djabrailzade, and Khayala Agaeva, employees of the “Meydan TV” portal, have been detained this evening. The Azerbaijani police reported an investigation into the smuggling of foreign currency.