Ingushetia

Russian authorities have designated the Ingush Batal Hajji Brotherhood, a religious movement from Ingushetia, as a terrorist organization, citing alleged involvement in the March attack at Crocus City Hall near Moscow, which killed dozens. The move effectively criminalizes the group's members and followers. Critics warn the designation could be used to justify repression of Ingush religious communities, echoing past bans on other Muslim movements in Russia.

A Russian court has refused to even consider a claim seeking the removal of the so-called Batal-Hajji followers from the official list of terrorists and extremists. The group, linked to followers of the Batal-Hajji madrasa community in Ingushetia, had sought review of their designation. The refusal to hear the case leaves their status unchanged and has drawn criticism from those arguing the designations are overly broad.