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Prosecutors Request Additional 4-Year Prison Sentence for Mother of Chechen Dissidents

State prosecutors claim that Zarema Musaeva, who suffers from diabetes, scratched the neck of a prison bailiff during a hospital visit.

Chechen Woman Who Fled Abusive Family Briefly Detained in Georgia, Activists Say

Laura Avtorkhanova had been living in a shelter in Tbilisi after escaping what activists described as an abusive and controlling household.

Chechnya's Dependence on Federal Funding Hits New High

The figures underscore the North Caucasus republic’s fragile economy and ongoing reliance on Kremlin support.

Fatima Suleymanova: 'Europeans Have Far More in Common With Chechens Than With Russians'

The activist discusses her advocacy for Chechen independence, her support for Chechen refugees and her fight against misunderstandings about Chechens.

Interior Ministry Officially Declares Abducted Chechen Woman Missing

Seda Suleimanova had fled Chechnya in October 2022 after relatives allegedly threatened to kill her for refusing an arranged marriage.

Kidnapped Moscow Entrepreneur Faces Charges of Insulting Religious Feelings

Russia’s Investigative Committee said it was investigating Shchepikhin and his kidnappers for various offenses.

Russian Entrepreneur Kidnapped, Beaten and Released After Bashing Chechens Online

Photos of Shchepikhin released Wednesday show him with bruises on his face.

Austria Deports Chechen Asylum Seekers Despite Risk of Forced Mobilization in Russia

Amnesty International has repeatedly urged European countries to end deportations of Chechen asylum seekers, warning that such actions “violate international...

Kadyrov Dismisses Retirement Rumors After Receiving ‘Support’ From Putin

Some experts believe Kadyrov’s remarks about stepping down are likely part of a strategy to secure financial or other guarantees from Moscow.

Kadyrov Says He Wants to Step Down as Chechen Leader

“Let my replacement bring their own ideas and vision. I hope my request is fulfilled,” the Chechen leader said in an interview.

opinion Ayman Eckford

Would You Send Asylum Seekers at Risk of Torture Home? That's What Europe Does to Chechens.

Despite their professed dedication to human rights, European countries refuse to believe the threats pro-Ukraine Chechen refugees face.

Kadyrov Appoints Teenage Son as Secretary of Chechen Security Council

This marks Adam Kadyrov’s third appointment to a senior post in Chechnya, where his 48-year-old father has ruled since 2007.

opinion Ayman Eckford

The Killing of a 17-Year-Old Shows the Clash of Cultures Taking Place in Chechnya

The lifeless body of a teenage boy left out in public to send a message may backfire by showing Chechens Moscow has no respect for them.

Chechen Authorities Publicly Display Body of Alleged Police Attacker

Videos posted online showed the body of a young man lying on the pavement as a crowd looked on in silence.

Kadyrov Orders Expulsion of Alleged Knife Attacker’s Family – Report

The alleged assailant was shot and killed after injuring two traffic officers on patrol in the Chechen town of Achkhoy-Martan on Monday evening.

Police Officer Killed in Knife Attack in Chechnya

A local man armed with a knife stabbed two traffic officers on patrol around 9:00 pm in the town of Achkhoy-Martan before being shot dead.

opinion Ayman Eckford

Ramzan Kadyrov Is Not the True Leader of Chechnya. Nobody Wants Him

Nobody would talk about the leaders of Crimea and the Donbas without providing context. Why don't they do the same for Chechnya?

Kadyrov Appoints Teenage Son to Supervise Chechnya’s Interior Ministry

Since 2023, Adam Kadyrov has served as his father’s top bodyguard and an observer for a rifle battalion under the Russian Defense Ministry.

Relations Between Putin and Kadyrov Sour Over Secret Middle East Talks – IStories

Kadyrov allegedly sought assurances from Middle Eastern officials to safeguard his family and assets should his rule over Chechnya end.

Chechen Official Decries ‘Prejudiced’ Telegram Ban in North Caucasus Regions

Over the weekend, federal authorities moved to block the messaging app in Chechnya and Dagestan over security concerns.

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