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The death of Temirkhanov again raises the ‘mistreatment’ of Chechens in Russian prisons

Tens of thousands attended the funeral of Yusup Temirkhanov — a Chechen who died in prison serving time for the murder of a Russian ex-serviceman.

The death of Temirkhanov again raises the ‘mistreatment’ of Chechens in Russian prisons

By Kazbek Chanturiya

Tens of thousands attended the funeral of Yusup Temirkhanov — a Chechen who died in prison serving time for the murder of a Russian ex-serviceman.

Trial begins of Chechen rights activist Oyub Titiyev

The head of Memorial in Chechnya has been in custody since January on drugs charges.

Trial begins of Chechen rights activist Oyub Titiyev

The head of Memorial in Chechnya has been in custody since January on drugs charges.

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.

Chechen government announces ‘10,000 new jobs’

But local residents cast doubts over the republic’s official employment statistics.

Chechen government announces ‘10,000 new jobs’

But local residents cast doubts over the republic’s official employment statistics.

Widow of Omar al-Shishani detained in Istanbul

The widow of the former IS Minister of War was detained by Turkish police along with five others.

Widow of Omar al-Shishani detained in Istanbul

The widow of the former IS Minister of War was detained by Turkish police along with five others.

Chechnya to punish ‘spreading rumours’ about food quality

Reports have spread on social media that Chinese farmers working in Chechnya are using harmful pesticides in order to harm Chechen people.

Chechnya to punish ‘spreading rumours’ about food quality

Reports have spread on social media that Chinese farmers working in Chechnya are using harmful pesticides in order to harm Chechen people.

‘If she goes out — her relatives will kill her’

Men who kill their female relatives over ‘immoral behaviour’ are rarely brought to justice.

‘If she goes out — her relatives will kill her’

By Daptar

Men who kill their female relatives over ‘immoral behaviour’ are rarely brought to justice.

Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian

Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.

Kadyrov contradicts officials demanding apology from comedian

Chechen officials earlier demanded comedian Semyon Slepakov publicly apologise for a satirical song, a tactic they frequently use against critics.

Hundreds rally in Ingushetia for return of directly elected head

The protest organised by the Council of Teips of the Ingush People was demanding the return of direct elections for the head of Ingushetia.

Hundreds rally in Ingushetia for return of directly elected head

The protest organised by the Council of Teips of the Ingush People was demanding the return of direct elections for the head of Ingushetia.