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Activists are raising concerns that a missing Circassian-Syrian man, believed to have been forcibly conscripted, may have been tortured to death while serving in the Russian Army.
Kase Kik, the leader of the Circassian Congress who is based outside of Russia, has been sentenced in absentia by Russia on charges of spreading 'fake news' about the army, a sentence he dismisses as politically motivated.
More than a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian Circassians are assessing their new reality, including efforts to reconnect with their ancestral homeland.
Authorities in Russia's Kabarda–Balkaria region have once again banned a march commemorating the Circassian Genocide, with residents reportedly summoned to police stations and warned against participating in unauthorized actions.
A historical account details the return of Kosovo Circassians to Adygea during the NATO bombing pause, a homecoming that presented new challenges after 150 years.
Cem Özdemir has gained attention for raising awareness of Circassian history.
The Circassian Cheese Festival in Adygea has been cancelled over security concerns, following repeated targeting of the republic by Ukrainian drones in recent months.
Civil society actors in Kabardino-Balkaria and members of the Circassian diaspora express concerns that recent constitutional changes will further erode the republic’s autonomy.
Commemorative events for the Circassian genocide took place in Nalchik and other North Caucasus republics, despite warnings issued by local authorities.
Film critics have released reviews for 'Butterfly Jam,' a new drama featuring Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough. The movie explores a Circassian community in New Jersey.
The Circassian New Year, once an important occasion marking the beginning of spring, has resurfaced — but does it have a place in today’s society?
The head of the Circassian Centre Foundation in New York reported that a Nalchik resident and his son, who were repatriated, were threatened with conscription by the FSB.
Circassian men charged with 'terrorism' have reportedly been offered the option to fight in Ukraine instead of facing prison, though this reporting has not yet been corroborated by other sources.
Türkiye marked the 82nd anniversary of the Crimean Tatar displacement and the 162nd anniversary of the Circassian Exile, honoring the victims of these historical humanitarian tragedies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged "some responsibility" for the October 7 Hamas attack. He also proposed that Israel should gradually reduce its reliance on US military aid over the next decade, aiming for self-sufficiency.
A Circassian activist from Adygea has been sentenced to 11 years in prison on terrorism charges in Russia, where the Council of United Circassia is considered a terrorist organization.