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Russian authorities issue arrest warrant for alleged administrator of Telegram channel blamed for Dagestan riots

Source: Meduza

The Russian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Abakar Abakarov, the alleged administrator of the Telegram channel Morning Dagestan, which played a major role in spreading misinformation that contributed to anti-Semitic riots in the North Caucasus in October.

According to the Russian Interior Ministry’s warrant database, Abakarov is wanted in connection with unspecified felony charges.

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Abakarov and Morning Dagestan

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