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Vladimir Putin, Ramzan Kadyrov. Photo by the press service of the Russian President. Collage by the "Caucasian Knot"

23:49, 6 November 2020

Putin's statement about situation in France does not become Kadyrov's trump card

Following Ramzan Kadyrov, in his speech, Vladimir Putin has condemned those who in France offend the feelings of believers under the guise of freedom of speech. The speech of the Russian President will not enhance the authority of the leader of Chechnya among Muslims in Russia or in the Arab countries, Caucasian experts suggest.

Soldiers of the Armenian army. Photo by the Ministry of Defence of Armenia https://mil.am/hy/news/8643

21:58, 6 November 2020

Azerbaijan reports about mortar attacks on border with Armenia

Today, the positions of the Azerbaijani troops on the border with Armenia have been shelled from mortar launchers and artillery, and the fighting continues in the Karabakh conflict zone, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of Azerbaijan reported.

Demonstrators demanding to hold early parliamentary elections in Tbilisi. Photo by Inna Kukudjanova for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:45, 6 November 2020

Oppositionists detained in Georgia released

A court in Tbilisi has ruled to release all the activists detained at protest actions against the results of parliamentary elections.

Shakhbaz Guliev, an Azerbaijani citizen convicted in Nagorno-Karabakh. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:38, 6 November 2020

Convicted Guliev and Askerov removed from Karabakh conflict zone

The Azerbaijani citizens, Shakhbaz Guliev and Dilgam Askerov, convicted in Nagorno-Karabakh, have been transported from the prison in Shushi to Armenia.

A view from the balcony of a damaged building after the recent shelling attack on the city of Shushi (Shusha), November 3, 2020. Photo: Vagram Bagdasaryan/Photolure via REUTERS

11:50, 6 November 2020

Three people died during shelling of Stepanakert and Shushi

At night, Stepanakert and Shushi came under missile fire; at least three people were killed, the Emergency Service of Nagorno-Karabakh has informed.

Polad Aslanov. Screenshot of the video posted at the Amerikanın Səsi YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-8biHhxt2M

11:47, 6 November 2020

Defence asks court in Baku to acquit journalist Aslanov

The defence of Polad Aslanov, the editor-in-chief of two Azerbaijani Internet editions, accused of high treason, has found his guilt unproved.

A villager shows shrapnel from the shell. October 19, 2020. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:40, 6 November 2020

Azerbaijani villagers tell about consequences of new shelling

On Thursday, villages in the frontline Azerbaijani districts came under fire again; houses were damaged, local residents have informed, noting that they continue harvesting crops in such conditions.

Screenshot of the post from the public "chp.chechenya" on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNcqoVi_ql/

11:32, 6 November 2020

Chechen law enforcers scold traffic rules violators

Law enforcers have spread a video of a so-called "prophylactic conversation" of employees of the State Traffic Inspectorate of Chechnya and an official of the Chechen Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM, or Muftiate) with the local residents who had violated traffic rules.

Chingiz Akhmadov, Emmanuel Macron, Musa Lomaev (from left to right). Collage by the "Caucasian Knot". Screenshot of the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcA5fw8_Hcg Photo: Olivier Hoslet/Pool via REUTERS

23:10, 5 November 2020

Director of Chechen TV Company joins campaign against Emmanuel Macron

Chingiz Akhmadov, the director of the "Grozny" TV Company, joined the campaign supported by Russian President Vladimir Putin and condemned the position of migrants from Chechnya in connection with the publication in France of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.

Law enforcers at the attack site in Vienna. November 5, 2020. Photo: REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

23:03, 5 November 2020

Number of North-Caucasian natives detained in Vienna increases

After a terror act in Vienna, at least 15 people were detained, including an ethnic Chechen, who came to the police to file a complaint about a door broken by special forces fighters.

Afghan Sadygov. Photo https://www.turan.az/ext/news/2020/11/free/Social/ru/129497.htm

22:59, 5 November 2020

CPJ condemns verdict to Afghan Sadygov

The authorities of Azerbaijan should release Afghan Sadygov, the head of the "Azel.tv" website, and stop prosecuting journalists, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.

20:08, 5 November 2020

In Azerbaijan, number of killed civilians rises to 92

Niftali Pashaev, a resident of Barda, who was injured in a missile attack, has died, the General Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan reports.

Laval, a Canadian city in Quebec province. Photo by Jean-Philippe Boulet https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Laval,_Quebec

20:05, 5 November 2020

Canadian city of Laval recognizes independence of Nagorno-Karabakh

The Laval City Council pointed to the right of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh to self-determination and suggested that the Canadian authorities should also recognize the independence of the self-proclaimed republic.

Fragments of a downed drone. Photo by the INFORMATION CENTER of Nagorno-Karabakh https://www.facebook.com/ArtsakhInformation/photos/pcb.210200620620726/210200583954063/

15:44, 5 November 2020

Armenian MoD reports downed Azerbaijani drones

Four Azerbaijani drones have been shot down in the sky over the Gegarkunik Region of Armenia, the Armenian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported. In its turn, the Azerbaijani MoD has denied this information, noting that it does not launch drones into the Armenian air space.

An unexploded ordnance in the city of Shushi, October 28, 2020. Photo by Alvard Grigoryan for the "Caucasian Knot"

15:40, 5 November 2020

Nagorno-Karabakh reports shelling of Martuni and Shushi

The Azerbaijani militaries have resumed shelling attacks on Shushi, while heavy artillery is used against Martuni, the Emergency Service of Nagorno-Karabakh has stated.

Tumso Abdurakhmanov. Screenshot of the video posted at the ABU-SADDAM SHISHANI YouTube channel

11:59, 5 November 2020

Suspect of attempting on Tumso outlines third suspect's role in the case

Ruslan Mamaev, accused of attacking Tumso Abdurakhmanov in Sweden, had received his assignment from a man from Chechnya, who was arrested in absentia. Mamaev may receive political asylum in Sweden after stating that he had no plans to kill Tumso, the human rights defender has stated.

Morgenstern, a rap performer. Screenshot of the video posted at ВДудь YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR6ovvs6Ihg

11:48, 5 November 2020

Rapper Morgenstern reveals expenses on promoting Kadyrov family in social networks

The family of Ramzan Kadyrov took part in a contest to increase subscribers on social networks, by paying 400,000 roubles for each of the promoted accounts, said Morgenstern, a rap performer.

A tent camp in Kullar. Screenshot of the video by the "Caucasian Knot" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11hN-YEmPIg

11:40, 5 November 2020

Residents of Azerbaijan removed from Kullar to children's camp

A total of 291 Azerbaijani citizens awaiting departure to their homeland have been transferred from the temporary accommodation centre (TAC), organized near the village of Kullar, to a children's health camp in Dagestan.

Afghan Sadygov. Photo https://turan.az/ext/news/2020/5/free/politics%20news/ru/124053.htm

11:34, 5 November 2020

Azerbaijani journalist sentenced to seven years in jail

A court in Baku has found Afghan Sadygov, the head of the "Azel.tv" website, guilty of extortion through threats and sentenced him to seven years in prison. The journalist himself has claimed falsification of the criminal case and again went on a hunger strike.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Ramzan Kadyrov, Vladimir Putin. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov; press service of the Russian President kremlin.ru

11:23, 5 November 2020

Putin speaks about situation with caricatures in Kadyrov's and Khabib's spirit

Following the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, and the MMA fighter, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has condemned the "provocateurs" who offend believers under the guise of the freedom of speech.

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