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An Easter service in the Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral in Baku. April 19, 2020. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot"

11:15, 20 April 2020

Azerbaijani temples hold Easter services without parishioners

At night on April 20, temples of Azerbaijan held their Easter services without believers because of anti-coronavirus measures.

12:36, 19 April 2020

Seven PFPA activists arrested during quarantine

Over the past ten days, the number of arrested members of the Popular Front of Azerbaijan (PFPA) has reached seven. Ali Kerimli, the party leader, is deprived of the Internet and mobile communication, the party has informed.

Garegin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians. Photo: https://www.armenianchurch.org/index.jsp?sid=1&id=16769&pid=1

12:18, 19 April 2020

Call of Garegin II to release Kocharyan faces criticism in Armenia

Robert Kocharyan, the second president of Armenia, is the only one arrested person, whom Catholicos Garegin II has called to release because of the coronavirus threat, residents of Armenia have noted, suggesting that the clergyman's initiative is a political one.

Tbilisi under quarantine. Screenshot from the Caucasian Knot video: https://youtu.be/FaQ5qT_-ARM

19:25, 18 April 2020

Georgia: emergency regime extended due to rising number of coronavirus infections (+video)

During the last 24 hours, the number of COVID-19 infection cases in Georgia went up by 15 and reached 385. The country's president announced the extension of the state of emergency until May 10.

Ramzan Kadyrov at the sitting of the operative headquarters, April 17, 2020. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGmx9mlRG7E

18:46, 18 April 2020

Kadyrov threatens to dismiss officials for quarantine violations

Amid the growth of the number of coronavirus cases in Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov has prohibited residents from leaving their homes on April 18 and 19. The state servants, who break the ban will be dismissed, he has warned.

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. Screenshot: https://www.facebook.com/nikol.pashinyan/videos/249534899567190/

17:45, 18 April 2020

Armenian authorities allocate USD 306 million for anti-crisis measures

The Armenian government has started implementing 13 programmes to support small and medium-sized businesses, as well as helping the population to mitigate the economic and social consequences of the coronavirus epidemic, the Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, stated on April 17.

17:25, 18 April 2020

Astrakhan activist fined for insulting Putin in social network

The Leninsky District Court of Astrakhan has fined the activist, Alexei Tyurin, by 30,000 roubles for an insulting statement in a social network addressed to President of Russia. Tyurin associates his persecution with his picket against the constitutional reform.

12:57, 18 April 2020

Rights defenders claim torture of prisoner from Chechnya

Khumaid Khaidaev, a native of Chechnya, was brutally tortured after the prisoners' riot at the Angara colony; he was not provided with medical care, the "Civil Assistance" Committee has stated.

'Inguri' border checkpoint. Screenshot: https://1tv.ge/ab/news/egrmti-atcha-ashmqs-tchvmtcti-amshqa-rzm-azcaara-hanbaxmnhwei-afotoazhabzhь/

12:41, 18 April 2020

Residents of Gali District lose medical care in Georgia after border closure

Patients with chronic diseases from the Gali District of Abkhazia cannot get their scheduled treatment in Georgia after the border was closed due to the coronavirus threat. Locals also have difficulties with foodstuffs.

Screenshot of Instagram post by Arsen Fadzaev: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Fn8N1j4JC/

12:29, 18 April 2020

Federation Council approves transfer of Military Glory Day for Beslan Mourning Day

The law on the transfer of the World War II Ending Day from September 2 to September 3 has been approved by the Russian Federation Council. The decision was made contrary to the opinion of Arsen Fadzaev, the Senator (Council member) from North Ossetia.

Ramzan Kadyrov. Screenshot from video posted by ChGTRK 'Grozny': https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=8&v=vz5uSD2Z_2Y&feature=emb_logo.

12:14, 18 April 2020

AI demands from Kremlin to react to threats addressed to Milashina

Russian authorities should investigate the new threats of the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, to Elena Milashina, an observer of the "Novaya Gazeta" newspaper, and stop the persecution of journalists and human rights defenders in the republic, the Amnesty International (AI) has stated.

08:36, 18 April 2020

Authorities link deceased in Ingushetia with infection during religious rites

All those who died from coronavirus infection in Ingushetia were village elders and took part in collective religious ceremonies. Crowded meetings in villages continue contrary to recommendations of authorities and theologians.

Znamensky Church in Khasavyurt. Photo: https://ru.wikipedia.org/

08:21, 18 April 2020

Dagestani "Rospotrebnadzor" bans visiting temples and cemeteries

Until the end of April, residents of Dagestan will be able to visit cemeteries only for funerals; while access to worshiping is prohibited, says the resolution of the chief sanitary doctor of Dagestan.

Djambulat Gasanov. Screenshot from video posted by the Caucasian Knot

22:32, 17 April 2020

Dagestani human rights defender Djambulat Gasanov claims being beaten by law enforcer

Law enforcers detained Djambulat Gasanov and four other persons who were accompanying Larisa Bachieva, an activist of the Makhachkala movement "Our City". Djambulat Gasanov claimed being beaten by a top-ranking law enforcer.

Village of Vremenny after special operation, Dagestan. Photo: press service of the HRC 'Memorial', https://memohrc.org/ru/tags/specoperaciya-v-poselke-vremennyy

22:17, 17 April 2020

Court supports Vremenny villagers in their claims to authorities

Today, the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" has reported that the court of cassation confirmed the right of two families from the Dagestani village of Vremenny to compensations for their properties destroyed during a counterterrorist operation (CTO).

Buyers in a grocery in Shali. Screenshot from video posted by ChGTRK 'Grozny': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUW-Z273EyU&feature=emb_title

18:41, 17 April 2020

Chechen residents do not believe TV report about food prices

In Chechnya, according to a report prepared by the republican TV Channel and released today, the food prices in shops and markets remained the same after the quarantine had been imposed. The prices for many food products have significantly grown in the republic, Instagram users and local residents note.

Baku under quarantine. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the Caucasian Knot

18:21, 17 April 2020

HRW calls on Azerbaijani authorities to release arrested oppositionists

In Baku, the court has found Niyameddin Akhmedov, an activist of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, guilty of violating the quarantine regime and arrested him for 30 days. The international human rights organization "Human Rights Watch" (HRW) called on the Azerbaijani government to stop abusing restrictions to retaliate against the opposition.

A woman wearing mask in Tbilisi streets. Photo by Inna Kukudzhanova for the Caucasian Knot

13:30, 17 April 2020

Economists argue on whether Georgia needs external help

Georgian economists diverge in their opinions about the Georgia's need for financial help from the international community, and whether the country could overcome the economic crisis on its own.

Road checks. Screenshot of Instagram post by groznytv: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5Ja3NF43w/

13:16, 17 April 2020

Analysts note change in Kadyrov's position in his dispute with Mishustin

The broadcast on air of the "Grozny" ChGTRK (Chechen State TV and Radio Company) of reports about the free transit of motor vehicles across Chechnya demonstrates a change in Ramzan Kadyrov's position in his public dispute with the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the experts interviewed by the "Caucasian Knot" believe.

Abdulmumin Gadjiev. Screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi3sehVgyls

11:03, 17 April 2020

New case against Gadjiev worsens his position

A new criminal case initiated against Abdulmumin Gadjiev, a journalist of the "Chernovik" (Draft) weekly and portal, will allow investigators to extend his arrest, his advocates are afraid.

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