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June 14, 2012 20:00

• Nurmagomed Magomedov, killed in special operation in Dagestan, was not militant, his brother asserts

  In Dagestan, Arsen Magomedov, a resident of the city of Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk, stated that his younger brother Nurmagomed Magomedov, who was killed during the special operation held on June 8, was not involved in the armed underground.

June 14, 2012 19:00

• Journalist Mekhman Guseinov in Azerbaijan released from custody

  Late in the evening of June, 13, Mekhman Guseinov, press photographer of the Institute of Freedom and Safety of Reporters (IFSR) accused of disorderly conduct, was released from custody in Baku.

June 14, 2012 18:00

• Dudaev and Maskhadov's ex- emissary returned from Georgia to Chechnya

  Khizri Aldamov, emissary of self-proclaimed Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (CRI) in Georgia and head of Chechen diaspora in that country returned home and had a meeting with Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov. During his meeting with Head of Chechnya broadcasted by local TV channel Khizri Aldamov declared that he had been "absolutely wrong" criticizing the present Chechen authorities.

June 13, 2012 23:50

• Yunus-Bek Evkurov: if there is no criticism, government should resign

  According to Yunus-Bek Evkurov, the leader of the republic, in Ingushetia, internal policy should be aimed at sustainable development of the region and solution of problems of socially disadvantaged layers of population. He sees nothing wrong in substantive and constructive criticism of his actions. In case if his opponents do not descend to insults.

June 13, 2012 23:40

• Yunus-Bek Evkurov: in 2012, private investments in Ingushetia to increase by almost 3000 percent

  Yunus-Bek Evkurov, the leader of Ingushetia, believes that investment attractiveness of the republic grows and refers to the information that in this year, the amount of private investments in the economy of the republic could reach 20 billion roubles.

June 13, 2012 22:10

• Alexander Gedjadze: staff member of "Georgian Dream" injured as result of beating

  The examination confirmed that Mamuka Kardava, the head of the regional headquarters of the political coalition of businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili "Georgian Dream", was injured as a result of beating. This was stated by Alexander Gedjadze, the head of the independent laboratory "Vector". However, according to lawyers of the coalition "Georgian Dream", the Georgian Prosecutor's Office refuses to reclassify the case.

June 13, 2012 22:10

• In Rostov Region, Chief of Volgodonsk Court Marshals arrested

  In the Rostov Region, the head of the Volgodonsk City Division of Court Marshals and his assistant detained, and they are suspected of taking bribes.

June 13, 2012 22:00

• 100,000 persons take part in celebration of Day of Russia in Grozny

  According to the administration of the Chechen capital, about 100,000 persons and people took part in the events to celebrate the Day of Russia, held on June 12 in Grozny. However, many city residents claim compulsory participation in the festivities.

June 13, 2012 21:00

• In Volgograd, student and ex-lecturer of MIA Academy fined for bribery

  The Volgograd Regional Court pronounced sentence to Andrei Anisimov, a former ex-lecturer of the Volgograd Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), and Yuri Vorobyov, a former student of the department of corresponding studies, a former staff member of the MIA, accused of bribery. The defendants were fined for 125,000 and 200,000 roubles, respectively.

June 13, 2012 20:00

• ICRF: debts and work for MIA are versions of Abdulmalikov's murder

  Versions of the assassination of Magomed Abdulmalikov, ex-Chief of the Untsukul ROVD (District Interior Division), include his debts and his former service in the bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA). This was reported by the Spokesman of the Investigatory Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) in Dagestan. Former colleagues of Magomed Abdulmalikov believe that Lieutenant Colonel was assassinated by extremists to avenge his activities in the MIA's bodies.

June 13, 2012 19:00

• Azerbaijan: Oktai Gyulalyev, activist of "Kura" movement, released from custody

  Today, the Sabirabad District Court of Azerbaijan decided to change pre-trial restriction for Oktai Gyulalyev, the coordinator of the headquarters of the civil society "Kura", accused of inciting riots. Oktai Gyulalyev was released in the courtroom. However, the criminal case against Oktai Gyulalyev was not stopped.

June 13, 2012 18:00

• Evkurov: part of the abductions going on in Ingushetia are a feint or "contracts" with members of power ministries

  Reduction of the number of victims of armed confrontation in Ingushetia is called forth by the dialogue the authorities of the republic are having with members of armed underground and their relatives convincing participants of paramilitary groups (PMG) to surrender to the authorities. This was declared on June, 6, by Head of Ingushetia Yunus-Bek Evkurov in his exclusive video interview to the "Caucasian Knot".

June 12, 2012 23:00

• In Stavropol, action in support of All-Russian "March of Millions" gather more than 100 participants

  Today, the centre of Stavropol hosted a protest march, organized by the city opposition movement "Narodnaya Volya" (People's Will). It was attended by about 150 persons, and the action ended with a rally in Castle Hill Square.

June 12, 2012 22:50

• Oleg Shein claims being unlawfully detained

  Oleg Shein, ex-candidate for the position of Mayor of Astrakhan, the leader of the Regional Branch of the "Spravedlivaya Rossiya" (Fair Russia) Party, called his detention cowardice and lawlessness of the authorities. At present, Oleg Shein has been released, and three of his supporters remain at the police station.

June 12, 2012 22:40

• In Krasnodar, opposition rallies held on Day of Russia

  Today, in Krasnodar, several opposition rallies to mark the Day of Russia were held simultaneously. All events, initiated by supporters of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (the LDPR), the "Spravedlivaya Rossiya" (Fair Russia), the "Left-Wing Front" and the "Yabloko" Parties, were sanctioned by the city authorities.

June 12, 2012 22:30

• In Volgograd, at opposition rally, pensioner detained for unsanctioned posters

  In Volgograd, during the opposition rally, held on June 12 by the Regional Branch of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (the CPRF), pensioner Galina Tikhenko was detained. According to law enforcement officers, the woman, who came with posters reading: "For Honest Government", "No Police State", etc., had to coordinate them with the organizers of the event.

June 12, 2012 22:20

• In Yerevan, court fines Tigran Khzmalyan, activist of group "Brigade"

  Today, in Yerevan, the administrative court pronounced the verdict of guilty in the case against producer Tigran Khzmalyan, the fourth activist of the initiative group 'Brigade'' to protect the Mashtots Park. He was fined for the amount of 50,000 drams.

June 12, 2012 22:10

• In Sochi, mobile groups to combat unauthorized construction stop works at 18 construction sites

  During the period of May 30 to June 8, 99 Sochi construction sites were visited by representatives of the mobile groups to stop unauthorized constructions. Following the results of the visits, construction works on 18 sites were suspended. This was reported by Anton Karpinsky, Chief of the Department for Municipal land Control of the Sochi administration.

June 12, 2012 22:00

• Abdulaziz Magomedgadjiev, killed in special operation in Dagestan, was not militant, his father asserts

  In Dagestan, Khaidarbek Magomedgadjiev, a resident of the city of Yuzhno-Sukhumsk, stated that his son Abdulaziz Magomedgadjiev, who was killed in the special operation held on June 8, was not involved in the armed underground.

June 12, 2012 21:00

• Oppositionists, detained in Krasnodar, released pending trial

  Two opposition activists, who were detained today in Krasnodar, are charged of violating the order of organizing the rally and disobeying the police. They are released pending trial.