Chechen faces extradition to Russia from Armenia
Salman Mukayev is reportedly eligible for political asylum in Europe, but risks being extradited to Russia.
Activists commemorate Circassian Genocide in Nalchik despite event ban
The authorities in Kabardino-Balkaria had banned the annual Circassian Genocide memorial day march for the second year in a row.
Chechen journalist who was tortured by Russia denied entry to Georgia
Zhalavdi Geriyev is the latest in a series of journalists critical of Russia to be deported without explanation.
Ingush blogger charged with ‘justifying’ Caucasus Emirate
Adam Aushev is also a member Committee of Ingush Independence, an organisation created in January in Turkey.
Chechens go on hunger strike in Croatia migrant camp
Several dozen Chechens have been detained since November after fleeing Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
Daghestani man sentenced to prison for allegedly sharing pro-Ichkerian content
A native of Daghestan was sentenced to five years in prison for publications about Chechen independence.
Daghestani feminist activist Svetlana Anokhina ‘investigated for discrediting army’
Anokhina is an outspoken advocate for the rights of women, minorities, and queer people in Daghestan, and strongly opposed the invasion of Ukraine.
Chechen blogger claims he ‘staged own death’ to fool Kadyrov
Tumso Abdurakhmanov claims he staged his murder to evade an assassination attempt ordered by Ramzan Kadyrov.
Suspect in attack on Ingush police reportedly detained in Chechnya
The detainee is suspected of taking part in last week’s shootouts with police in Ingushetia.
North Ossetian troops in Ukraine ‘bullied and beaten’ by commander
Footage of a mobilised soldier from North Ossetia being beaten and verbally abused have spread on social media.