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Activists Condemn Arrest of Journalist in Russia’s Dagestan Amid Torture Claims

Abdulmumin Gadzhiev was arrested on June 14 on charges of financing terrorism.

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Chechen Leader Threatens to Break Fingers, Tear Out Tongues of Online Critics

Chechen police "will come and knock on the doors" of anyone who insults Chechnya, Kadyrov said.

A dying art

Dagestan’s Last Tightrope Walkers: A Photo Essay

A teacher keeps an ancient tradition alive in Russia's North Caucasus.

Dagestan

Dagestan Cancels K-Pop Supergroup BTS’ ‘Gay’ Movie

A major movie theater in Dagestan has canceled ticket sales for the new BTS movie one day after its launch.

Dagestan

Anime Festival Canceled in Russia’s Dagestan After 'Debauchery' Claims

“A festival of gays and transvestites isn’t far off in this city,” a local comedian reportedly wrote on social media.

opinion

How Khabib’s Dagestani Identity Dominated UFC 229 (Op-ed)

For those from the North Caucasus, Conor McGregor’s actions demanded retribution.

Dagestan

10 Injured in Bus Collision with Cow in Russia’s Dagestan

The GAZel minibus was carrying 16 people from the Dagestani capital of Makhachkala to the city of Khasavyurt.

Dagestan

Dagestan Hosts Sheep Beauty Queen Contest

“The jury faced a truly difficult task: To pick the most worthy candidate for the ‘Most Beautiful Sheep’ title out of 10 decorated and fairly good-looking...

Dagestan

Russia Says Nine Militants Plotting Dagestan Attack Killed After Gun Battle

The militants opened fire after being ordered to lay down their arms and were shot dead.

Dagestan

Russian Human Rights Activist Attacked in Dagestan

“He was struck on the head from behind. They knocked him out and continued beating him," Memorial's lawyer said.

opinion

The Kremlin's Reshuffles and Arrests Alone Won’t Clean Up Dagestan (Op-ed)

The Kremlin looks unlikely to replace Dagestan's clannish government with an improved law enforcement and judiciary

Dagestan

IS Claims Deadly Church Shooting in Russia on Forgiveness Sunday

At least 5 people were killed in the shooting.

Dagestan

Golden Pistol Seized In Anti-Corruption Raid on Dagestani Prime Minister

More than half a dozen officials have been arrested in Dagestan on corruption charges.

Dagestan

Car Torched in Third Attack on Memorial Human Right Group in North Caucasus

Memorial said it was part of a campaign to drive the group out of the volatile region.

opinion

The Murky Mechanics of Russia’s Governor Reshuffle (Op-ed)

Aged governors, the regional barons with strong ties to regional political and business elites, are being replaced by younger, often little-known, bureaucrats...

Dagestan

Dagestan: Russia’s Wrestling Goldmine

In the fall of 2016, Dutch photographer Michiel Graafstal traveled to the North Caucasus to photograph the region’s renowned wrestlers.

Dagestan

One Police Officer, Two Assailants Killed in Russia’s Dagestan

A police officer has been gunned down and two assailants killed during a shootout in the restive North Caucasus republic of Dagestan

Dagestan

Film on Tsar Nicholas' Mistress Facing Backlash in Russia's Regions

Two regions in southern Russia are trying to ban the local release of a film about the love affair of Russia’s last Tsar

Dagestan

Grenade Explodes in Dagestani School, Killing One Student and Injuring a Dozen More

A child died and 11-13 other people were injured in Dagestan on Monday, after a grenade exploded in a computer class at a school.

Dagestan

Russian Regional Water Company Head Detained After 770 Poisoned

Law enforcement has detained the head of Makhachkala's water treatment company after 770 people were poisoned after drinking local tap water.

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