Timur Aliev

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Chechen Leader Urges Women to Cover Up

Moscow-backed prime minister says women should wear headscarves, in a move that human rights activists fear brings the country one step closer to Sharia law.

26 Mar 06

Grozny Haggles for Power

Plan to grant Chechen administration wide economic powers is still in first draft, but it is already under fire from all sides.

3 Feb 05

Basayev Eludes Russian Capture

How has the man the Kremlin calls “the world’s number-two terrorist” avoided being captured by the Russians for the last five years?

6 Oct 04
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