Daghestani journalist Akhmednabi Akhmednabiyev  was well-known for his criticism of local authorities as deputy editor of the weekly newspaper “Novoye delo.”

Akhmednabiyev was shot dead in his car just outside his home in the village of Semenger, a short distance from the Daghestani capital Makhachkala. He had survived a previous attempt on his life in January, after which he attended a news conference where he harshly criticised Daghestan’s security forces. He has also received numerous death threats.

According to Daghestani police officials, it is likely that Akhmednabiyev's assassination is connected with his work as a journalist. His most recent articles focus on uncovering the reasons behind the shootings and bombings that are a near daily occurrence in the region.

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