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Articles with tag "Chechnya"
Ukraine War
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.
on the ground
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.
final verdict
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.
in hot water
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.
'thorny' issue
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.
grave threat
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.
about-face
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.
risky topic
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.
unwelcome return
Chechen Torture Victim Deported From France Jailed in Home Region – Reports
Rights groups have warned that Magomed Gadayev was at risk of torture if he returned to Russia.
safety measure
Chechnya Grants State Protection to ‘Kidnapped’ Gay Men – Reports
Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isayev are at risk of “honor killings” after being returned to their native region, rights groups say.
CHECHNYA INVESTIGATION
Germany Probes Russian Over Plot to Murder Chechen Dissident
The suspect is alleged to have been told to bring the weapon and hitman to Germany, spy on the victim and be the driver for the assassination.
opinion
Tanya Lokshina
France Is Complicit as Magomed Gadaev at Risk of Torture in Chechnya
The French Interior Ministry’s decision to expel Gadaev put him at immediate risk of torture.
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