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Chechen–British man ‘detained and tortured’ in Chechnya

Magomed Abubakarov was detained for his alleged involvement in the 2009 Urus-Martan suicide bombing.

Chechen–British man ‘detained and tortured’ in Chechnya

Magomed Abubakarov was detained for his alleged involvement in the 2009 Urus-Martan suicide bombing.

Adjara officials ‘met Kadyrov-linked businessman’ in Batumi

The delegation, consisting of those close to Ramzan Kadyrov, was allegedly met in Georgia by representatives of the authorities.

Adjara officials ‘met Kadyrov-linked businessman’ in Batumi

The delegation, consisting of those close to Ramzan Kadyrov, was allegedly met in Georgia by representatives of the authorities.

Chechen faces extradition to Russia from Armenia

Salman Mukayev is reportedly eligible for political asylum in Europe, but risks being extradited to Russia. 

Chechen faces extradition to Russia from Armenia

Salman Mukayev is reportedly eligible for political asylum in Europe, but risks being extradited to Russia. 

Quran-burning case transferred from Volgograd to Chechnya

A resident of Volgograd claims to have been instructed to burn the Islamic holy book by the Ukrainian Secret Services. 

Quran-burning case transferred from Volgograd to Chechnya

A resident of Volgograd claims to have been instructed to burn the Islamic holy book by the Ukrainian Secret Services. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Podcast | Tumso fakes his death and Shukhuti plays leloburti

Why Tumso Abdurakhmanov faked his death and this Easter’s game of leloburti in western Georgia.

Podcast | Tumso fakes his death and Shukhuti plays leloburti

Why Tumso Abdurakhmanov faked his death and this Easter’s game of leloburti in western Georgia.

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.

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.