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Stepanakert, November 15, 2020. Photo by Armine Martirosyan for the Caucasian Knot
15:43, 8 December 2020
During the last 24 hours, over 700 refugees returned to Nagorno-Karabakh
On December 7, 778 residents of Nagorno-Karabakh returned from Armenia accompanied by peacemakers, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.
Abandoned house in the village of Tasy Verst. Photo by David Simonyan for the Caucasian Knot
14:51, 8 December 2020
Berdzor townspeople claim there's no prospect for life in the city
The Armenian population of Berdzor, who will decide staying in the city after the transfer of the Lachin Corridor, will still be forced to leave, the local residents interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe. According to their version, the city is unsafe, despite the presence of Russian peacemakers.
Participants of a protest action in Tskhinvali, December 6, 2020. Photo by Anna Djioyeva
14:31, 8 December 2020
Djabiev's relatives refuse to stop protest in Tskhinvali
For the fourth day in a row, the central Tskhinvali sees the endless protest action held by relatives of Inal Djabiev, who died during interrogation at the South-Ossetian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). Law enforcers did not allow setting up a tent in the square; they hamper with bringing fuel for the kerosene heater, and prohibit the nearby cafés and shops to sell food to the protesters, but the latter stay in the square.
Funeral of Chechen native Abdulak Anzorov. Screenshot: t.me/bazabazon
11:15, 8 December 2020
Anzorov's funeral reveals double standards of Chechen leadership
Ramzan Kadyrov has allowed to bury Abdulak Anzorov, the killer of the French teacher, into the ancestral cemetery in Chechnya, but at the same time refuses to give out bodies of alleged terrorists to their relatives, Oleg Orlov, a human rights defender, has stated. The actions of the Chechen authorities can be seen as a direct expression of support for the murder of the French teacher, Dmitry Piskunov, a human rights activist, believes.
Nikol Pashinyan. Photo: Hayk Baghdasaryan/Photolure via REUTERS
11:02, 8 December 2020
Yerevan political analysts exclude Pashinyan's resignation due to transfer of Lachin Corridor
The issue of the transfer of the Lachin Corridor to Azerbaijan is not related to the political future of the Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, and will not lead to street protests, the political analysts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.
Special operation. Photo courtesy of the NAC press service, http://nac.gov.ru
08:49, 8 December 2020
Week from November 29 to December 6 passed without victims of North-Caucasian conflict
During the week from November 29 to December 6, 2020, there was no information about the victims of the conflict of law enforcers with the armed underground in Northern Caucasus. These are the results of the monitoring conducted by the "Caucasian Knot" based on its own information and data from open sources.
Funerals of Abdulak Anzorov. Screenshot: https://t.me/IADAT/4187/
08:39, 8 December 2020
"Novaya Gazeta": Anzorov buried in Chechnya with authorities' approval
Chechen authorities have made a national hero out of Abdulak (Abdulla) Anzorov, and facilitated the return of his body to his homeland for burial. This is the conclusion of Elena Milashina in her material published by the "Novaya Gazeta".
Afghan Sadygov. Photo: Caucasus Media https://oc-media.org/news-editors-arrested-for-extortion-in-azerbaijan/
08:28, 8 December 2020
On 34th day of hunger strike, Afghan Sadygov's health condition is still worse
Afghan Sadygov, a journalist, has been on his hunger strike at the SIZO (pre-trial prison) for 34 days already; and doctors have noted that his health condition has worsened, said his advocate, while his colleagues have noted that his persecution is clearly political in nature.
Flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan at the entrance to Shushi. Photo courtesy of David Simonyan
23:34, 7 December 2020
Armenia demands to withdraw Turkish armed forces from Karabakh conflict zone
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Armenia requests Ankara to withdraw the Turkish armed forces and "terrorist groupings" from the Karabakh conflict zone. The statement of the Armenian MFA came against the background of the Recep Erdogan's sharp criticism of the French parliament for calling for recognition of the independence of Nagorno-Karabakh.
23:21, 7 December 2020
Ingush activist Zakri Bopkhoev sentenced
In Zheleznovodsk, the City Court has found Zakri Bopkhoev guilty of attacking two law enforcers and sentenced him to six months of imprisonment, but released him taking into account the period of time the defendant had spent in custody. This is the 31st verdict in a case on the rally in Magas.
Protestors in central Tskhinvali stretch polyethylene films, December 6, 2020. Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIdiR0IrrL4/
18:48, 7 December 2020
In Tskhinvali, activists stretch polyethylene films instead of tents on square
Participants of a round-the-clock protest action with the demand to punish the persons responsible for the death of Inal Djabiev stretched polyethylene films after the police banned them from setting up a tent.
Alexander Cherkasov. Photo courtesy of the HRC "Memorial"
18:34, 7 December 2020
HRC "Memorial" appeals to ECtHR to challenge fines for publications
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has accepted the complaint lodged by the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" and Alexander Cherkasov about the fines imposed after an inspection by the Ingush FSB Department, human rights defenders report.
Russian military doctors start serving patients in Stepanakert. Photo: http://mil.ru/russian_peacekeeping_forces/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=85138@cmsPhotoGallery
13:21, 7 December 2020
Russian military doctors start visiting Nagorno-Karabakh villagers
Russian peacemakers have organized visits of medical teams to serve patients in the villages of the Askeran District of Nagorno-Karabakh.
No smoking sign. Photo: https://pixabay.com/ru/
13:04, 7 December 2020
North Caucasus republics top rating of regions for absence of bad habits
Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia and Kabardino-Balkaria are among the five top Russian regions, whose residents are least susceptible to bad habits, including the use of alcohol and tobacco.
Dagestan-Azerbaijan border. Screenshot: Median TV https://mediatv.az/cemiyyet/34609-gomrukde-28-min-eded-siqaret-musadire-olundu.html
11:26, 7 December 2020
In Dagestan, 500 people are waiting for border opening with Azerbaijan
About 500 Azerbaijani citizens are waiting departure home in Dagestan. Many residents of the "Ogonyok" (Spark) camp in Dagestan have run out of money and cannot buy the necessary things, one of them has told.
Residents of Berdzor and Agavno hold protest action in Yerevan, December 6, 2020. Screenshot: News.am https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg2JQzKFXpc&feature=emb_title
11:13, 7 December 2020
Yerevan protesters demand to clarify status of Berdzor and two villages
The authorities should give a clear explanation to residents of the city of Berdzor and the Karabakh villages of Agavno and Sus about the status of these dwelling settlements located near the positions of Azerbaijani troops, residents of Berdzor and Agavno have stated at their protest in Yerevan on December 6.
Participants of a protest action in central Tskhinvali, December 6, 2020. Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbdC9LLs7F/
11:00, 7 December 2020
Djabiev's widow reports law enforcers' attempts to thwart protests
Law enforcers would not allow the participants of the round-the-clock protest action held in central Tskhinvali to buy hot drinks and set up a tent, said Oksana Sotieva, Inal Djabiev's widow.
A rally in Yerevan on December 5, 2020. Screenshot of the video https://youtu.be/ZCEfEWL41g8
10:31, 6 December 2020
Opposition puts forward resignation ultimatum to Pashinyan
If the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, fails to resign by December 8, actions of disobedience will start throughout Armenia, the organizers of the rally in Yerevan have stated. Vazgen Manukyan, the oppositional candidate, nominated for the Premier, has called for the formation of an interim government.
Oksana Sotieva (in the center) at a protest action in Tskhinvali on December 5, 2020. Screenshot of the video t.me/iron_bonvarnon/2906
10:24, 6 December 2020
Three activists detained at support action of resident of South Ossetia who died after tortures
Three protesters, who spent the night in Tskhinvali, have been detained, said Inal Djabiev's widow. Together with Djabiev's relatives, David Sanakoev, a South-Ossetian MP, is taking part in the action.
10:23, 6 December 2020
Resident of Dagestan confesses to helping law enforcers in extortion
A resident of Khasavyurt has admitted at a trial that he was an intermediary in the transfer of 250,000 roubles by Yulduz Kurashova, a Dagestani woman, to the policemen who had detained her. He repented and made amends for the damage.
News
Yana Antonova at a picket on October 9, 2024. Screenshot from her Telegram channel. Krasnodar activist Yana Antonova received a warning from police.

Environmentalists have pointed out the danger of combustion products for residents of Tuapse.

Residents of Krasnodar have announced a petition drive to Patriarch Kirill.

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.