The Ministry of Justice has officially designated the “Committee of Ingush Independence,” based in Turkey, as an “undesirable organization.” This group, established just a year ago, is dedicated to advocating for the separation of the republic from Russia and asserting its sovereignty. Recently, a faction of lawmakers from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine put forward a proposal to recognize the Ingush people’s right to self-governance.
“Our critics take issue not with our absence in Russia, but with our absence in a Russian prison. Our populace avoids residing in Russia as they find no purpose there; instead, our loyalists and activists are rooted in Ingushetia. While their numbers are significant, I must remain discreet due to the republic’s size, where every whisper is magnified. Revealing the whereabouts and endeavors of our supporters would expose their identities, jeopardizing our ability to safeguard our people,” shared Ansar Garkho, the committee’s leader, in an exclusive interview with “Caucasian Realities.”
By January 2024, the Ministry of Justice had further classified the Committee as a “foreign agent,” alleging their involvement in “collaborating with external entities” and “advocating for the disruption of the nation’s territorial integrity.”
Original source: theins.ru