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'over-fulfilled' conscription

Chechnya Exempts Itself From Russia’s Draft

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said he has exempted his region from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military call-up following protests in...

Echoes of History

The Chechens Fighting Russia on the Front Line

"Several hundred" Chechens have volunteered to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion.

extrajudicial methods

Chechen Authorities Using Threats and Blackmail to Recruit Soldiers for Ukraine – Investigation

Local police use intimidation and threats of torture to find new army “volunteers.”

Russian Man on Trial in Germany Over Chechen Hitjob Plot

The suspect is accused of planning the murder of a Chechen dissident living in Germany.

Chechen Commander Awarded 'Hero of Russia' for Mariupol Siege

Adam Delimkhanov was recognized by Russian President Vladimir Putin for his “courage and heroism.”

total destruction

Chechen Lawmaker Says Mariupol 'Destroyed' on Putin's Orders

"The special operation to destroy and clear Mariupol has been completed," Delimkhanov said.

Chechen Leader Travels to Mariupol: Reports

About 160,000 people remain encircled by Russian forces in Mariupol with little access to food or water, Ukraine says.

decentralized info

Kadyrov Admits Chechen Casualties in Ukraine

Russia’s military has admitted there were "killed and injured" soldiers among its troops in Ukraine without saying how many have died.

Chechnya Imprisons LGBTQI Siblings After Forced Return

Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isayev say the case against them was fabricated due to their political views, atheism and sexual orientation.

150K People Sign Petition Calling for Kadyrov's Dismissal

Kadyrov’s strongman rule over Chechnya re-entered the spotlight in recent weeks as he levied threats at rights activists, journalists and more.

safety concerns

Novaya Gazeta Journalist Flees Russia Over Chechen Leader’s Threats

Yelena Milashina is one of the most prominent journalists reporting on human rights abuses in the conservative republic.

Kremlin Confirms Chechnya's Kadyrov Met Putin Amid 'Beheading' Scandal

A lawmaker from Chechnya in Russian parliament this week threatened to “cut the heads off” the family of a Chechen rights activist.

Russian Lawmaker Threatens to ‘Cut the Heads Off’ Chechen Activist’s Family

Lawyer and anti-torture activist Abubakar Yangulbaev's family members fled Russia after his mother was violently detained.

dependent republic

Chechnya ‘Won’t Survive’ Without Moscow’s Money, Kadyrov Says

The Chechen strongman stressed that his region has “no gas, no electricity, no oil” that would allow it to secede from Russia.

targeted activist

Chechen Rights Lawyer’s Mother ‘Kidnapped’ in Western Russia – NGO

Amnesty International has called the detention an attempt by Chechen authorities to "silence critics through criminal intimidation and kidnapping."

‘ABSURD STATEMENT’

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Takes Umbrage at Biden’s LGBT Reference

The U.S. president mentioned Chechnya’s rights record in a speech to the UN.

family portrait

Chechnya Offers Cash for Best Portrait of Strongman Kadyrov

Artists who create the best portraits of Ramzan Kadyrov, his father and his mother will each be awarded $6,800, an official said.

Escaped Chechen Domestic Violence Victim Reverses Story on State TV

Khalimat Taramova previously said she fled by her own free will from “regular beatings and threats” by her family over her sexual orientation.

whereabouts unknown

Chechen Domestic Violence Victim Faces ‘Killing’ After Police Raid Women’s Shelter – Reports

Khalimat Taramova reportedly faced threats and beatings at home because of her sexual orientation.

Siberian Journalist Beaten While Investigating U.S.-Sanctioned Chechen Fight Club

“Write less reports about decent people,” the journalist recounted one of his assailants as telling him.

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