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Lana Estemirova

Chechnya’s Strongman Won’t Be Able to Beat Coronavirus With Threats and Violence

Ramzan Kadyrov might be hoping the virus will disappear, but strained health services and an economic recession look inevitable.

self-containment

Russia’s Chechnya First Region to Seal Off Internal Borders Amid Coronavirus

The move comes after Chechnya reported its first coronavirus-related death.

Capital punishment

Chechen Police Brandish Pipes in Coronavirus Street Patrols

Videos showed masked men in uniforms brandishing white pipes on deserted Chechen streets to enforce the quarantine.

STAY HOME OR DIE

People Who Violate Coronavirus Quarantine Should Be Killed, Chechen Leader Says

Ramzan Kadyrov made the statement after Chechnya confirmed its first three coronavirus infections.

news

Two Russians Arrested for Assassination Attempt on Chechen Dissident Blogger

Tumso Abdurakhmanov, a blogger critical of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, was attacked last month.

opposition abroad

Chechen Dissident Blogger Survives Assassination Attempt in Europe

The assassination attempt is the latest in a series of what are believed to be politically motivated murders of ethnic Chechens outside Russia.

under attack

Prominent Russian Journalist, Lawyer Attacked in Chechnya

The two were in Chechnya to attend the trial of a blogger who was jailed after showing the alleged luxury properties of Chechen officials.

diaspora killings

Chechen Dissident Killed in France Amid Series of High-Profile Murders Abroad

Imran Aliyev's death “bears all the hallmarks of having a political motive,” an AFP source was quoted as saying.

Delete that

25 Detained in Chechnya Over Photoshopped 'Patriarch’ Kadyrov – Reports

Kadyrov has previously recommended “breaking all the world’s laws” in pursuit of eradicating disrespectful content from the internet.

LGBT persecution

Young Russian Tries to Sue Over Violent Lesbian ‘Exorcism’ in Chechnya

The young woman said her parents’ acquaintance beat her on several occasions with a stick while reading the Quran to "exorcise" her.

Ceding power

Chechnya’s Kadyrov ‘Temporarily Incapacitated’

The Chechen leader is temporarily ceding power to undergo medical treatment, his spokesman said.

opinion

Chechnya’s Awkward Anniversary

Twenty-five years ago, the Russian government went to war in Chechnya. Few will be marking this anniversary.

Connecting threads

Expelled Russian Diplomats Linked to Military Intelligence – German Media

Germany says Moscow hasn't sufficiently cooperated with Berlin in its investigation into the murder of a former Chechen rebel.

cross-border killing

Investigation Names Alleged Killer of Chechen Rebel In Berlin

Germany expelled two Russian diplomats following the report's publication.

International appeal

Kadyrov's 'Right-Hand Man' Calls on Diaspora to Stop 'Disgraceful' Chechens Abroad

The Novaya Gazeta report strongly hints at a pattern of encouraging violence and vigilante behavior against those seen as 'inappropriate.'

Vetting process

Russia Tests ISIS Orphans’ DNA Ahead of Repatriation

The tests will confirm if the children have Russian relatives.

Public favor

Chechnya Outperforms Kremlin's KPIs Nationwide – Reports

Residents of Chechnya have the country's highest trust levels toward their region's leader, President Putin and elections.

Watch your mouth

Chechnya’s Kadyrov Advocates Killing People Who ‘Insult Honor’ Online

The leader of Russia's republic of Chechnya advocated “breaking all the world’s laws” to punish those who post offending comments.

NO EXCUSE

Chechen Official Apologizes for Torturing Detainees With Taser

Islam Kadyrov justified his actions, claiming “I will kill you” is a common expression in Chechen families.

Manslaughter

Chechen Policeman Kills Russian Colleague in North Caucasus

The Chechen policeman is a member of a unit named after Akhmad Kadyrov.

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