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Jan 26 2012, 23:20; CK correspondent
Andrei Krasnenkov: Ramzan Kadyrov not to challenge termination of criminal proceedings against Oleg Orlov
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The Chechen Republic' leader Ramzan Kadyrov will not challenge the decision of the Khamovniki Court of Moscow to close the criminal case against Oleg Orlov, the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial". This was told to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Andrei Krasnenkov, the Kadyrov's lawyer.
Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District, Chechnya
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Jan 23 2012, 23:00
Week in the Caucasus: review of main events of January 16-22
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Hackers' attacks on websites of Azerbaijan state agencies; resignation of Anatoly Brovko, Governor of Volgograd Region; termination of criminal case against human rights defender Oleg Orlov accused of slandering Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov; first nominations for re-election of President of South Ossetia; start of election campaign for Abkhazian parliament; investigation into deaths of several babies at the Republic's Hospital in Nalchik, - look these and other events in the Caucasus in the review of the week of January 16-22, 2012, prepared by the "Caucasian Knot".
South Caucasus, Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, South Osetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District, Chechnya, Volgograd region, South Federal District
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Jan 20 2012, 22:20; CK correspondent
Leader of "Memorial" is satisfied with the course and outcome of the trial "Kadyrov vs. Orlov"
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The parties in the litigation "Kadyrov vs. Orlov" differ in assessing the outcome of the trial. The defendant and his representatives are satisfied with the decision of the court, while the claimant has not yet decided whether to appeal against the verdict or not.
Chechnya, North-Caucasian Federal District, Russia
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Dec 03 2011, 18:00
Consideration of appeal on "Kadyrov vs. Orlov" case to continue on December 5
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The next court hearing on the appeal complaint lodged by the head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov against the acquittal sentence to the head of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) "Memorial" Oleg Orlov will take place on December 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Russia, Chechnya, North-Caucasian Federal District
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Oct 04 2011, 21:00; CK correspondent
Court intends to question Mayor of Grozny on case "Kadyrov vs. Orlov"
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The Khamovniki Moscow Court began its consideration of the appeal of Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, against the acquittal of Oleg Orlov, the head of the HRC "Memorial".
North-Caucasian Federal District, Chechnya, Russia
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Aug 08 2011, 15:00; CK correspondent
The trial on cassational appeal on the case “Kadyrov vs. Orlov” deferred till October, 4
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Khamovnichesky court of Moscow deferred hearing on the cassational appeal against the verdict of acquittal to Head of “Memorial” Human Rights Center Oleg Orlov submitted by Andrey Krasnenkov, attorney of Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov, till October, 4, the “Caucasian Knot” correspondent reports from the courthouse.
Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District, Chechnya
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Jul 21 2011, 16:19
Bastrykin commissioned the investigation with verification of all the versions of Natalia Estemirova’s murder
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Chairman of Committee of Inquiry (CI) of the Russian Federation Alexander Bastrykin ordered to verify all possible versions of the murder of human rights activist Natalia Estemirova, including the ones offered by “Memorial” Human Rights Center, official representative of CI Vladimir Markin reported today.
Russia, North-Caucasian Federal District, Chechnya
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Jul 15 2011, 14:00; CK correspondents
Estemirova's colleagues in Chechnya doubt her killers to be ever brought to justice
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In the Journalists' Mini-Park in Grozny, local NGO activists held a rally in memory of Natalia Estemirova, the well-known Chechen human rights defender, who was murdered two years ago. Several dozens of persons came to take part in the rally.
North-Caucasian Federal District, Chechnya, Russia
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Jul 14 2011, 22:00; CK correspondent
Consideration of appeal on case "Kadyrov vs. Orlov" scheduled on August 8
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On August 8 the Khamovniki District Court of Moscow will held a court session to consider two appeals on the case of Oleg Orlov, Chairman of the Board of the Human Rights Centre "Memorial".
North-Caucasian Federal District, Chechnya, Russia
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Jul 14 2011, 18:00; CK correspondent
Human rights activists ask Medvedev to supervise investigation into Estemirova's murder
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Today in Moscow the press conference "The first results of an independent investigation into the murder of Natalia Estemirova" was held, during which a report with the results of the investigation holding by the "Novaya Gazeta" (New Newspaper), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Human Rights Centre "Memorial" . The report's authors the appeal to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to take personal control over the due process of law in the investigation into the Natalia's Estemirova murder.
Russia, Chechnya, North-Caucasian Federal District
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North Caucasus - statistics of victims
- In April 2012, 97 persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
- Dagestan: 116 victims of armed conflict in the first quarter of 2012
- In January-March 2012, 258 persons fell victim to armed conflict in Northern Caucasus
- In Kabardino-Balkaria, 43 people fell victim to armed conflict in the first quarter of 2012
- 78 persons became victims of armed confrontation in Chechnya during the first three months of 2012
- In Ingushetia, in the first quarter of 2012, 16 people fell victim to armed conflict
- North Ossetia: four persons fell victim to armed conflict in the first quarter of 2012
