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15:55, 30 June 2014
On June 23-29, nine persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
During the week from June 23 to June 29, 2014, at least nine people suffered from the armed conflict in Northern Caucasus, including seven casualties and two wounded persons. These are the results of the calculations made by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own materials and information from other open sources.
Shirvani Chalaev. Blog of a composer Ramazan Fataliev, http://blog.fatramab.ru/
12:02, 30 June 2014
Composers and musicologists speak in defence of current national anthem of Dagestan
Alexandra Pakhmutova, Andrei Eshpay, Alexander Sokolov and other famous Russian composers and musicologists have sent a letter in defence of the current national anthem of Dagestan to the head of the republic Ramzan Abdulatipov, who had offered to adopt a new version of the anthem.
Cable-laying to the Olympic palaces. Sochi, summer 2013. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
10:09, 30 June 2014
Sochi residents of Mirny micro-district report threat of flooding caused by Olympic construction
The construction of Olympic facilities on artificial embankments caused a permanent threat of flooding in the Sochi micro-district named Mirny, say locals. The Sochi Mayoralty says that they prepare compensations to owners of damaged houses.
Sochi's Adler district. Photo http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Adler_downstairs.jpg
08:58, 30 June 2014
Verdict in case of beating up builder Solovyov appealed against in Sochi
The verdict passed in the case of beating up Pavel Solovyov, a builder of Olympic facilities in Sochi, where an ex-policeman Sergey Kuznetsov was the defendant, has been appealed against, said the Solovyov's advocate.
Evgeny Vitishko. Photo from his personal page at Vk.com, http://vk.com/e.vitishko
06:49, 30 June 2014
Krasnodar ecologist Evgeny Vitishko complains to Prosecutor's Office about massive violations of prisoners' rights
Ecologist Evgeny Vitishko has filed a complaint to the Prosecutor's Office of the Tambov Region. In his complaint, the ecologist has pointed out to themassive violations ofthe prisoners' rights. This was reported by the pressservice of the "Ecological Watch for Northern Caucasus" (EcoWatch).
Believers during the prayer. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
20:45, 29 June 2014
Southern Russia Muslims start Ramadan fasting
On June 29, the fasting of Ramadan was started by most Muslims of the southern regions of Russia, including Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Chechnya, and other regions.
Opening of the 23rd session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). Baku, June 28, 2014. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"
18:03, 29 June 2014
Azerbaijan still faces problems with freedom of speech and NGO activities, rights defenders state at OSCE PA session
Azerbaijan still faces problems with freedom of speech, barriers for activities of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and political prisoners. This was stated by rapporteurs at the special hearings organized under the 23rd session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA).
Participants of the seminar "Fundamentals of legal security for activists, journalists, and bloggers". Sochi, July 28, 2014. Photo by Svetlana Kravchenko for the "Caucasian Knot"
17:27, 29 June 2014
In Sochi, rights defenders consult activists and bloggers on fundamentals of legal security
In Sochi, 20 persons took part in the seminar "Fundamentals of legal security for activists, journalists, and bloggers" held on June 28. The event was held with the support of the interregional association of the human rights organizations "AGORA" and the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial".
21:23, 28 June 2014
Around 30 Ukrainians evacuated from the checkpoint near Rostov-on-Don
The checkpoint "Gukovo" in the Rostov Region, which was hit by a shell from the territory of Ukraine, had to evacuate about 30 citizens of Ukraine, said Andrei Belyaev, the head of the Rostov Customs.
19:31, 28 June 2014
Dagestan: defendant who disagreed with jury's verdict tries to commit suicide
Rashidkhan Djambalov, accused of killing a taxi driver, has disagreed with the decision of jurymen that he was guilty, tried to commit suicide. It is assumed that the case will be sentenced on August 6.
18:12, 28 June 2014
Rostov Region to use Cossack units to protect refugees from Ukraine
The region is forming Cossack squadrons to protect the TACs (temporary accommodation centres) and camps of refugees from Ukraine; a respective agreement has been reached between local officials and the Cossack Society named "All-Great Don Army". Cossacks already guarding the TACs, said the spokeswoman for the Society.
16:33, 28 June 2014
Agenda of OSCE PA session held in Baku has draft resolution on Russia
Today, the 23rd Session of the Parliamentary Assembly (PA) of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) opened in Baku; and the agenda of its plenary session has a draft resolution on Russia's violation of Helsinki Principles.
14:24, 28 June 2014
"Alternativa" reports on liberation of three persons from labour slavery in Dagestan
Three persons were liberated from labour slavery in one of the brick factories in Dagestan. The young people have spent different periods from one week to six months in the labour slavery. This was reported by the public movement "Alternativa".
Participants of the action ‘We choose Europe!’ with Georgia and EU flags. Tbilisi, April 13, 2014. Photo by Edita Badasyan for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
12:26, 28 June 2014
Georgian authorities fail to explain to citizens essence of Association Agreement with EU, political analysts note
In Georgia, most political analysts questioned by the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent applaud the signing of the Association Agreement with the EU. Meanwhile, they have noted a number of shortcomings committed by the Georgian Government.
08:49, 28 June 2014
ICRF reports liquidation of relative of leader of "Southern" militant grouping in Dagestani Khiv District
Sirazhdin Velikhanov, who was killed on June 27 during the special operation conducted in the Khiv District of Dagestan, was a relative of Gasan Abdullaev, the leader of the "Southern" militant grouping. This was reported by the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF).
07:30, 28 June 2014
MfE: North Ossetia needs to open one more TAC for refugees
North Ossetia needs to open an additional temporary accommodation centre (TAC) for 100 persons to accommodate refugees. This was declared by an official from the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE). Refugees from the eastern regions of Ukraine, who have already arrived in North Ossetia, face problems with placing their children in pre-school and educational institutions.
Varvara Pakhomenko. Photo by Elena Sannikova, http://elena-n-s.livejournal.com/
06:18, 28 June 2014
Varvara Pakhomenko: MoJ withdraws registration of Russian ICG's Office not for political grounds
At present, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has no reasons to believe that the decision of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to withdraw registration of the Russian ICG's Office had been made for political grounds. This was announced by Varvara Pakhomenko, an ICG expert.
Said Amirov (in the centre) talking to his advocate during court session. Rostov-on-Don, June 2014. Photo by Oleg Pchelov for the ‘Caucasian Knot’.
00:36, 28 June 2014
Political analysts: prosecutor's proposal to sentence Said Amirov to 13 years of imprisonment is unprecedented in Russia for top-ranking officials
At the pleadings, public prosecutor asked to sentence Said Amirov, Mayor of Makhachkala, temporary dismissed from office and accused of plotting a terror act, to unprecedented punishment for top-ranking officials in recent history of Russia. This opinion was expressed by political analysts questioned by the "Caucasian Knot".
22:41, 27 June 2014
Journalist of "Dozhd" TV detained in Rostov Region released several minutes after detention
On June 25, Rodion Chepel, a journalist of the "Dozhd" TV Channel, was detained in the Rostov Region, while he was preparing a report for editorial assignment. However, several minutes after his detention, policemen let him go away. This was reported by the journalist himself.
Village of Shamilkala, Dagestan. Photo: Magomed Nakhaev, http://www.odnoselchane.ru
17:25, 27 June 2014
Salafi businessman was shot dead in Dagestani Untsukul District
Tonight, in the village of Shamilkala of the Untsukul District of Dagestan, a local resident, who used to be a businessman and a follower of Salafism, was killed. This was reported by the Investigating Department of the Investigating Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) for Dagestan. Till present, investigators do not report on the motives of the crime.
News
A Kabardino-Balkarian resident was fined for his comments on Telegram.

Human rights activists called on Kokov to stop pressuring activists ahead of Adyghe Remembrance Day.

Workers construct a temporary bridge in the village of Gerpegezh. A still from Kazbek Kokov's Telegram channel: https://t.me/Kokov_Kazbek/10055 A temporary river crossing has been established in the village of Gerpegezh.

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.