Dagestan

Islamic authorities in Russia's Dagestan ban full-face veil after attacks

The Dagestan Muftiate said it was introducing a "temporary" ban on the niqab after an appeal from Russia's ministry of nationality policy and religious affairs.

By REUTERS
03/07/2024

Russia's Dagestan temporarily on high alert after reports of armed man in Makhachkala

The region's police conducted checks on several streets in Makhachkala urging people to flee the area after reports of an armed man on one of the city's squares,

By REUTERS
26/06/2024

Russian chief rabbi to 'Post': Terrorists in Dagestan attack need to be destroyed

The radicals that attacked churches and synagogues in Derbent and Makhachkala sought to destroy the unity between Russians of different faiths, said Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Jewish community in Dagestan: History and recent challenges

This community has preserved its distinct cultural and religious practices despite geographical and political isolation.

Kele-Numaz Synagogue in Derbent, Dagestan, Russia

More than 15 dead, 13 wounded in shooting attack on Russian synagogue, Orthodox church

Over 15 police officers, a security guard, and a priest were killed in the attack, and 13 people were wounded, according to reports cited by Reuters.

UFC must 'fight' its own dangerous antisemitism - opinion

As UFC fighters appear to enable antisemitism and terrorism throughout social media, the consequences could become deadly, especially as antisemitism surges worldwide

By JORDAN COPE
26/11/2023

Mountain Jews reel in wake of attempted Dagestan pogrom

“I can’t describe how shocking it is to see neighbors who we played with as children and whom we visited when we went back, turn on our community so violently and so suddenly," Stas Mardakhayev said.

White House: We’ve heard 'crickets' from Kremlin on Dagestan anti-Jewish pogrom

"Nothing, no condemnation, no calling for the stoppage of hate, discrimination and bigotry toward Jews, nothing," United States National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.

31/10/2023

WATCH: Jews on Dagestan flight hidden away from antisemitic mob - exclusive

These passengers had been hidden within the airport complex until police could effectively control the riot situation.

30/10/2023
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