All Posts Tagged With: "Caucasus"

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The Landmark Murder of Maksharip Aushev

Journalist Yulia Latynina of Yezhednevny Zhurnal provides a thorough chronicle of the violent events leading up to Sunday’s murder of Ingush opposition leader Maksharip Aushev. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

Oct 30, 2009 | Continued
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Russian Rights Leaders Urge Authorities to Defend Activists

The Moscow Helsinki Group has released a statement on the tragic murders of Zarema Sadulaeva and her husband Umar Dzhabrailov, pledging to fight for justice. Translation by theotherrussia.org.

Aug 12, 2009 | Continued
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Moscow Airports Institute New Profiling Rules

Law enforcement officials have instituted mandatory searches for travelers from the North Caucasus in all Moscow airports.

Jan 21, 2009 | Continued
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Journalist Murdered in Dagestan, Russia

Abdullah Alishayev, a Dagestani television reporter known for his criticism of Wahhabism, died in a Makhachkala hospital after he was attacked my armed gunmen.

Sep 3, 2008 | Continued
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Top Officer Murdered in Fire-Fight

A leading police chief has been gunned down in the south Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria. A statement from militants indicates the original target was the head of the FSB, who was visiting the area.

Jan 13, 2008 | Continued