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Timur Muritov with traces of beatings, April 2018. Photo by advocate Israfil Gadadov for the Caucasian Knot
17:56, 1 August 2019
Dagestani resident sentenced for aiding terrorists tortured, his advocate claims
Today, in Rostov-on-Don, the court has recognized that Timur Muritov, a resident of Dagestan, convinced his friend to leave for Syria and take part in the conflict on the side of the militants. Timur Muritov was sentenced to eight years of imprisonment. An advocate intends to appeal against the verdict and said that his client was subjected to torture.
Anna Dvornichenko. Screenshot from video posted by Anna Dvornichenko, http://vk.com/id359345864
15:04, 1 August 2019
LGBT activist claims being attacked at picket in Rostov-on-Don
On July 31, Rostov activist Anna Dvornichenko sought the help of doctors after being attacked during a picket in defence of members of the LGBT community, the activist herself reported.
Brigde over the Inguri river, Georgia-Abkhazia border. Photo: Marcin Konsek/Wikimedia Commons
14:57, 1 August 2019
Georgian citizen arrested in Abkhazia for border violation
In Abkhazia, a court pronounced a decision to arrest Georgian citizen Alexander Kapanadze, who was detained on suspicion of illegally crossing the border, the State Security Service of Abkhazia reported on July 31.
Samvel Babayan. Screenshot from video posted by ‘Azatatyun’ Radio at: http://youtu.be/gSOtRkJDJcg
14:48, 1 August 2019
Samvel Babayan's supporters threaten to protest if refused of holding referendum
More than 21,000 signatures have been gathered in support of the constitutional amendments initiated by Samvel Babayan, the former commander of the Nagorno-Karabakh Defence Army, reports the Central Election Commission (CEC). Supporters of Samvel Babayan say they will launch protest actions if their demand for a referendum is not heard.
Grozny. Photo: AlexTref871 https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%93%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9#/media/%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%BB:Montage-of-Grozny-(2016).png
09:55, 1 August 2019
Israeli authorities urge citizens to abandon trips to Chechnya
The Israeli counterterrorism headquarters has assigned the highest level of threat to Chechnya and urged residents of the country to avoid travelling to this republic.
Surkhakhi village, Ingushetia. Photo: Adam Sagov, http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki
09:43, 1 August 2019
Woman from Ingushetia claims abduction of her daughter
A resident of the village of Surkhakhi has turned to the police in connection with the abduction of her 18-year-old daughter. A fellow villager abducted the girl aiming to marry her, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has informed.
Mic of 'Rustavi-2' TV Company. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot
09:32, 1 August 2019
"Rustavi-2" founders not satisfied with Khalvashi's proposals
Kibar Khalvashi, the new owner of the "Rustavi-2" Georgian TV Company, has offered to transfer, free of charge, 40 percent of the company's shares to its two founders; but they were not satisfied with such conditions.
Machine gun. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the Caucasian Knot
08:36, 1 August 2019
Azerbaijani border guards reported wounded military
Armenian Armed Forces have shelled Azerbaijani positions and wounded a serviceman, the Azerbaijani State Border Service has reported.
Dargavs Necropolis. Photo by Anna Evstafieva for the Caucasian Knot
08:24, 1 August 2019
Selfies made in "City of Dead" raise issues of enhancing awareness of tourists
The responsibility for the selfie with a skull made in the Dargavs Necropolis rests both on the tourist and on the bosses of the National Museum of North Ossetia, who should pay more attention to educating tourists, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" are confident.
Vladimir Vasilchenko holds solo picket in Volgograd, July 31, 2019. Photo by Tatiana Filimonova for the Caucasian Knot
21:33, 31 July 2019
Organizer of "Strategy 31" action holds solo picket in Volgograd
In Volgograd, at his solo picket, Vladimir Vasilchenko, the organizer of the "Strategy 31" actions, has demanded fair elections. Most passers-by supported the activist.
Agil Makhmudov. Photo: press service of the hefteaz.tv http://hefteaz.info/2017/10/adsizlar-t%C9%99b%C9%99q%C9%99si-v%C9%99-ya-uc-n%C9%99sillik-olk%C9%99/
21:21, 31 July 2019
Azerbaijani journalist complains about ban to leave the country
Agil Makhmudov, an opposition activist and the editor-in-chief of the "hefteaz.info" website, said that border guards did not let him leave Azerbaijan, citing a police ban. There are no grounds for such a ban, Makhmudov asserts.
David Grigoryan in the courtroom. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
19:56, 31 July 2019
Judge in Robert Kocharyan's case accused of forgery
Judge David Grigoryan, who made a decision to release Robert Kocharyan from custody, faces up to four years of imprisonment under the article on forgery. David Grigoryan refused to testify, his advocate said.
TV report with apologies of a 16-year-old teenager for criticizing the Chechen authorities. Screenshot from 'Grozny' TV Channel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzJ9yIq7GYE
19:35, 31 July 2019
Social network users criticize authorities of Chechnya for teenager's public apologies
Users of social networks considered as unethical a TV report about a 16-year-old teenager who apologized for criticizing the Chechen authorities. The social network users expressed their support for the hero of the TV story and assured that they did not consider his forced apologies as humiliation.
Zamid Chalaev. Screenshot from video posted at: http://vk.com/video279938622_456242094
19:23, 31 July 2019
Kadyrov's regiment commander replaced after publication about torture in Chechnya
In Chechnya, commanders of the patrol-and-post service regiment were replaced after human rights defenders had mentioned the unit in connection with beatings of detainees. The appointment of Zamid Chalaev from the Ramzan Kadyrov's teip (family clan) as a commander of the regiment is not related to the publication of the information about torture, believe law enforcers interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot".
Military vehicles of the Azerbaijani Army. Photo: https://mod.gov.az/ru/foto-arhiv-045/?gid=21985
14:11, 31 July 2019
Azerbaijan claims shelling attacks on four villages
The positions of the Azerbaijani army were shelled, including in the villages located in the regions bordering Armenia, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Azerbaijan reports today.
Temporary cabin slated to be dismantled in the Spitak earthquake zone. Photo by Tigran Petrosyan for the Caucasian Knot
14:00, 31 July 2019
Victims of Spitak earthquake complain about living conditions in temporary shelters (+video)
In Gyumri, there are still about 2800 temporary buildings accommodating people who lost their houses during the earthquake of 1988, announced Vaan Tumasyan, the head of the "Shirak Centre". Victims of the earthquake say that for 30 years they have to live in rotten cabins and almost lost the hope to get new apartments.
11:39, 31 July 2019
Azerbaijani law enforcers ban commemoration of oppositionist Faradjov
Policemen have explained the ban by the fear that a commemoration of Elnur Faradjov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), may have a political nature.
11:24, 31 July 2019
Kurban Kurbanaliev's relatives learn about his transfer to Grozny
Chechen law enforcers have convoyed Kurban Kurbanaliev, a detained native of Dagestan, from the Shelkovskoy District to Grozny, his sister told the "Caucasian Knot".
Pre-trial prison. Photo: Elena Sineok/Yuga.ru
11:08, 31 July 2019
Mothers of arrested Buynaksk residents threaten with protests
Relatives of Samat Tatarkhanov and Ramazan Zakaryaev, residents of Buynaksk, accused of links with militants, are planning protests to draw attention to their case.
Draft drawing of the Mosque named after Tamerlan Musaev to be built in the village of Mairtup. Screenshot from video posted by 'Chechnya Segodnya', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg8d8Hl6pwo
08:22, 31 July 2019
Building mosque in policeman's memory surprises residents of Chechnya
A large mosque will be built in the village of Mairtup in memory of Tamerlan Musaev, the head of the ROVD (District Police Division), the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has announced. This news has surprised local residents, already accustomed to the names of Kadyrov's relatives being given to mosques.
News
"Immortal Regiment" in Makhachkala. Screenshot from a photo by the State Archives of the Dagestan ... Residents of southern Russia faced restrictions on mobile internet and communications on Victory Day.

A fighter from Dagestan was killed in the SVO zone.

Russian soldiers. Still from a Russian Defense Ministry video: https://t.me/mod_russia/57396 The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has exceeded 9,100.

LEGAL TEXTS
The illustration was created by the Caucasian Knot using AI The peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other documents signed at the meeting with Trump on August 8, 2025

The “Caucasian Knot" publishes the agreement on the establishment of peace and interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which was initialed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on August 8, 2025, through the mediation of US President Donald Trump. The meeting of Trump, Aliyev and Pashinyan took place on August 8 in Washington. Following the meeting, Pashinyan and Aliyev also signed a joint declaration. In addition to the agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump signed a number of separate memoranda with Aliyev and Pashinyan....

Personalities
Zelimkhan Khangoshvili. Photo courtesy of press service of HRC 'Memorial', http://memohrc.org/ Zelimkhan Khangoshvili

A participant of the second Chechen military campaign, one of the field commanders close to Shamil Basaev and Aslan Maskhadov. Shot dead in Berlin in 2019.

Magomed Daudov. Photo: screenshot of the video http://video.agaclip.com/w=atDtPvLYH9o Magomed Daudov

Magomed "Lord" Daudov is a former Chechen militant who was awarded the title of "Hero of Russia", the chairman of the Chechen parliament under Ramzan Kadyrov.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot from video posted by Abu-Saddam Shishani [LIVE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIR3s7AB0Uw Tumso Abdurakhmanov

Tumso Abdurakhmanov is a blogger from Chechnya. After a conflict with Ramzan Kadyrov's relative, he left the republic and went first to Georgia, and then to Poland, where he is trying to get political asylum.