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A girl makes a public apology for offending believers' feelings. Screenshot https://www.instagram.com/p/CVKS745ghKy/
12:08, 23 October 2021
Users of Chechen public dispute about apology practice
You can't force people to respect one's faith; and forcing a girl in Krasnodar to make a public apology, when she repented to the camera of offending believers' feelings, can provoke an action in her support, Instagram users have noted. However, most users have found that public apologies help to defend Islam.
23:59, 22 October 2021
Armenian and Azerbaijani analysts agree on assessment of détente between Baku and Tehran
Iran tried to restrict air traffic between Azerbaijan and the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic (NAR), but those measures are ineffective, expert Azad Isazade notes. Iranian cargo carriers will not have any conflicts with Azerbaijani border guards on the road from Goris to Kapan, because they will wait for the opening of an alternative road, Armenian experts for Iranian studies suggest.
Ramzan Kadyrov (in the centre) and two fighters of the Chechen Department of the National Guard of Russia who got Mercedes Benz cars from the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation. Screenshot of the video https://www.instagram.com/p/CVVWJTLI6jr/
23:57, 22 October 2021
After scandal with maroon berets, Chechen law enforcers granted cars by Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation
After the exams in the Stavropol Territory, two fighters of the Chechen Department of the National Guard of Russia got not only the right to wear maroon berets, but also Mercedes Benz cars from the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation. The Chechen Press Minister explained that the fighters received the expensive gifts as an award for passing the exams impeccably.
A rally in support of Mikhail Saakashvili. October 14, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze
23:54, 22 October 2021
Relatives associate detention of a Georgian law enforcer with his support of Saakashvili
Giorgi Datiashvili, the former deputy chief of the Georgian Constitutional Security Department, is suspected of making and transporting firearms, ammunition, and explosive devices. An advocate and family members associate the detention of Giorgi Datiashvili with his participation in a rally in support of Mikhail Saakashvili.
Flags of Mikhail Saakashvili’s supporters in front of the prison in Rustavi. Photo: REUTERS/Ираклий Геденидзе
23:51, 22 October 2021
Georgian MoJ refuses to transfer Saakashvili to a private clinic
If necessary, Mikhail Saakashvili, who has been on a hunger strike for the 22nd day, will be placed in a prison hospital, and not in a private clinic, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announces its decision.
Dina Shagidaeva. Screenshot of the video by ANSAMBLE NOHCHO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T40yk9InrNg
14:11, 22 October 2021
Director of Chechen Philharmonic Society voices out threats to amateur singers
Only cultural workers have the right to sing and act as performers, while the creativity of amateur singers will be suppressed, Dina Shagidaeva, the director of the Grozny State Philharmonic Society, has stated. In their turn, residents of Chechnya have objected by stating that singing songs is a way of self-expression.
The detention of a suspect of preparing a terror act. Photo https://tvzvezda.ru/news/20211022951-EVUZ2.html
14:09, 22 October 2021
Law enforcers report terror act prevention in Stavropol Territory
A suspect of preparing a terror act in the Stavropol Territory has been detained; explosives and striking elements for a bomb were found in his house.
The European Court of Human Rights. Photo: REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
13:52, 22 October 2021
Advocates assess chances of efficient inquiry into Muslim Kuriev's death after ECtHR's decision
The decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) allows victims to seek bringing the law enforcers involved in the murder of Muslim Kuriev to justice, Magomed Gagiev, an advocate, believes. Kuriev, a resident of the village of Plievo, was killed in the counterterrorist operation (CTO).
Oyub Titiev, Alexander Likhtman. Photo by the Human Rights Centre “Memorial” (the organization has been put on the register of foreign agents by the Russian Ministry of Justice), press service of the LOUD 2021 MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS AWARD. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot"
13:47, 22 October 2021
Analysts explain persecution of streamers by Chechen authorities
The harassment of bloggers in the Chechen Instagram public at the initiative of Magomed Daudov, the Speaker of the Chechen Parliament, is caused by authorities' desire for total control over all spheres of life, analysts believe. The administrators of the public have posted two new videos with "education" of girls and promised that the demand from men "will be still greater."
Members of the special forces units of the National Guard of Russia are awarded maroon berets. Photo by the press service of the National Guard of Russia https://rosguard.gov.ru/news/article/pravo-nosheniya-krapovogo-bereta-zasluzhili-14-specnazovcev-rosgvardii
13:40, 22 October 2021
Injustice triggers scandal with applicants for maroon berets from Chechnya
Maroon berets, unlike military ranks, used to be awarded transparently and fairly. In the situation with the applicants from Chechnya, military servicemen were outraged by the violation of the traditions, since many owners of maroon berets had deserved them with great difficulty, experts have noted.
The police detain protesters during the clashes at the protest action against the gay parade in Tbilisi. July 5, 2021. Photo: REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze
13:31, 22 October 2021
Seven figurants in Tbilisi riot case left in custody
The court has extended the custody of seven defendants, opponents of the gay parade in Tbilisi, accused of attacking journalists.
Sardar Babaev. Photo by the user Maide Az https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvjENvcMmmM
12:55, 22 October 2021
Azerbaijani theologian Babaev accused of treason
Sardar Babaev, a Shiite theologian and a member of the public association "Spiritual Workers of Azerbaijan", has been arrested for four months and charged with treason. The relatives of the other four detained members and supporters of the association are unaware of their fate.
A girl apologizes for insulting believers' religious feelings. Screenshot of the post https://www.instagram.com/p/CVKS745ghKy/
23:21, 21 October 2021
Forced apology to Muslims in Krasnodar contradicts Sharia law
In connection with the public apology voiced by a young woman in Krasnodar, experts have noted that the Islamic norms do not provide for any forceful influence on non-Muslims if they offend religious feelings.
Tskhinvali. Photo by Tamara Agkatseva for the "Caucasian Knot"
23:19, 21 October 2021
ECtHR dismisses claims of South-Ossetian residents against Georgia for violation of human rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) dismissed the complaints filed by residents of South Ossetia about the violation of human rights by Georgian militaries during the conflict in 2008. The Strasbourg Court explained its decision by the fact that the Georgian authorities had lost control over the region.
The building of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Azerbaijan. Photo by the press service of the Azerbaijani MIA
23:15, 21 October 2021
Analysts note subsiding tension in relations between Baku and Tehran
Tension in relations between Baku and Tehran is subsiding, and the release of Iranian truck drivers and an order for Iranian carriers to stop travelling to the zone of responsibility of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh will contribute to the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, Azerbaijani analysts suggest.
Checkpoint. Photo https://www.iran.ru/news/politics/119024/Azerbaydzhan_osvobodil_dvuh_iranskih_voditeley_posle_razgovora_s_glavoy_MID
22:57, 21 October 2021
Azerbaijan hands two detained drivers over to Iran
The two drivers detained earlier for smuggling and illegal border crossing have been released and handed over to the Iranian party, Azerbaijani authorities have informed.
Detention. Photo pixabay.com
13:47, 21 October 2021
Six people arrested in Turkey for preparing attack on Chechen oppositionists
Four Russians, a citizen of Ukraine and a citizen of Uzbekistan have been detained in Istanbul on charges of plotting an attack on opposition figures from Chechnya.
A community "Stop. Efir". Screenshot of the profile on Instagram
13:44, 21 October 2021
Chechen Speaker's statement triggers persecution of social network users
After Magomed Daudov, the Speaker of the Chechen Parliament, criticized the users of the TikTok and Bigo Live, a public has appeared on the Instagram containing threats to particular users of these services.
Participants in the humorous show "Igra" (Game) on the TNT TV Channel. Screenshot of the post https://t.me/imnotbozhena/19927
13:38, 21 October 2021
Rights defenders dispute about effect of jokes about public apologies in Chechnya
Chechen authorities will ignore the jokes performed by participants in the humorous show "Igra" (Game) on the TNT TV Channel about public apologies to Kadyrov; the efficiency of this practice as an instrument of pressure on critics will not go down, human rights defenders believe.
Magomed Daudov. Screenshot of the video by the Grozny TV channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb0X4qU8nvQ&t=7374s
13:29, 21 October 2021
Speaker of Chechen Parliament threatens active social network users
Magomed Daudov, Speaker of the Chechen Parliament, has sharply criticized the residents of the republic, who are broadcasting live in social networks. He believes that only discussion of "serious topics" is acceptable in social networks, and urged relatives and local officials to "deal with" the users of the services "TikTok" and "Bigo Live", who are engaged in "empty conversations".
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Serbian authorities have changed their minds about granting citizenship to Ramzan Kadyrov's nephew.

The court dismissed Gubarev's case against the Akhmat special forces.

The attempted kidnapping of Khizrieva highlighted the security concerns of women fleeing Chechnya.

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.