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MCC upholds verdict to militiaman who beat Abkhazian native to death

The Moscow City Court (MCC) has rejected the cassation of ex-militiaman Anver Ibragimov, who was convicted for beating Eduard Gurtskaya, a native of Abkhazia, to death in Moscow.

Abkhazia, Russia > Crime

Sep 01 2010, 20:00; CK correspondent

Leonid Roshal is ready to treat the boy beaten by power agents in Dagestan in his clinic

Doctor Leonid Roshal, Director of the Moscow Scientific-Research Institute of Emergency Children's Surgery and Traumatology, said that his hospital is ready to take Makhmud Ahmedov, 14, beaten by militiamen in Dagestan, for further treatment. The case about beating the teenager is under supervision of President of Dagestan, the republic's government has reported.

Dagestan, Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District > Society, Human rights, Crime

Makhmud Ahmedov, beaten by militiamen, in a Makhachkala hospital, July 27, 2010. Photo by Zakir Magomedov
Aug 31 2010, 23:30

"Strategy-31" activists detained in Rostov

As reported by Valentina Tolkachova, an activist of the "Solidarity" Movement, participants of the action "Strategy-31" were detained in Rostov-on-Don.

South Federal District, Krasnodar region, Rostov region, Dagestan, Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District > Society, Human rights

Aug 30 2010, 22:10; CK correspondent

In Riga, organizers of dispersed picket for renaming Dudaev Street will go to court against police actions

The picket "For Riga without Dudaev", which was planned by activists of the Party "For Human Rights in United Latvia" (FHRUL) on August 25 at the building of the Riga City Duma, was dispersed by municipal police soon after some two dozens of local residents grouped around the picketers. Its organizers are going to sue the police and the mayoralty.

Chechnya, Russia > Society, Politics

Aug 27 2010, 23:10

Former Komi militiaman is suspected of beating Chechen residents

The Investigatory Department of the ICPO (Investigatory Committee at the Prosecutor's Office of Russia) for the Chechen Republic has initiated a criminal case against former major of the MIA of the Komi Republic Mikhail Evseyev, suspected of beating peaceful residents of Chechnya during his official voyage to the republic in 2004, a source from the Department has reported.

Chechnya, Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District > Society, Crime, Conflicts

Aug 27 2010, 21:00

Georgia threatens to arrest foreigners who visit Abkhazia and South Ossetia

The foreigners who visit Abkhazia and South Ossetia without permit of Georgian authorities will be exposed to criminal liability, once they appear in the territory of Georgia. This was stated today by Shota Utiashvili, official spokesman of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia. Today, it became known that citizens of Russia and Armenia are already behind bars in Georgia for illegal border crossing.

Abkhazia, Armenia, South Caucasus, Georgia, South Osetia, Russia > Society, Politics, Human rights, Conflicts

Aug 27 2010, 19:00

Human rights organizations raise money for treatment of the teenager beaten by militiamen in Dagestan

The Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" and the "Civil Assistance" Committee are organizing a free-of-charge hospitalization of Makhmud Ahmedov, 14, who partially lost hearing after beating by militiamen in Dagestan, and his mother Aishat Guseinova in Moscow clinics. The "Civil Assistance" Committee has opened an account for donations aimed to treat the child.

Dagestan, Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District > Society, Human rights, Crime

Aug 25 2010, 11:14; CK correspondent

Four Russia-Abkhazia sea runs fulfilled

So far, sea boats with Russian tourists sailing from Sochi to Abkhazia reach as far as Gagra. The "Caucasian Knot" correspondent was informed about it today by Valery Papba, head of the State Authority of the Republic of Abkhazia for Transports and Communications.

Abkhazia, Russia > Society, Economics

Aug 25 2010, 09:00; CK correspondent

Shamba: quick solution of Russians' property problems in Abkhazia is impossible

Abkhazia does not refuse to consider the issues of Russian citizens' property, said Prime Minister of the republic Sergey Shamba.

Abkhazia, Russia > Economics, Society, Politics

Aug 24 2010, 14:02; CK correspondent

Gyumri base will add stability to the region, Moscow-Yerevan TV debaters assert

The main topic debated on August 23 at the RIA "Novosti" by the participants of the Moscow-Yerevan TV Bridge "Outcomes of Dmitry Medvedev's visit to Armenia" was the signing of the Russian-Armenia agreement on the rent of the Russian military base in Gyumri till 2044.

Armenia, Russia > Society, Politics

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