Chechens Mark Ten Years of Exile
A decade after they fled their homeland, Chechens in Georgia still fear it is unsafe to go back.
18 Dec 09
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Russian Prison Hell for Chechens
Allegations of widespread abuse of Chechens held in Russian prisons, and claims that many were convicted on false charges.
15 Feb 10
Is Putin Fighting Wars on Too Many Fronts?
Whilst waging a bitter campaign in Chechnya, President Vladimir Putin is fighting rearguard actions against the Russian oligarchs and the regional governors. Perhaps he has bitten off more than he can chew.
14 Jul 00
Dress Code for Chechen Women
Morality drive focuses on low-cut clothing and other signs of behaviour seen as un-traditional and therefore inappropriate.
9 Jan 08
US Critical of Russian War on Terrorism
Reports of Russian military atrocities in the latest mop-up operations in Chechnya are finally drawing US criticism.
18 Jan 02
СОЦИАЛЬНОЕ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЕ В СЕВЕРНОЙ ОСЕТИИ
Традиционный родовой уклад заменяет в Северной Осетии существующие социальные институты.
15 Dec 00
Chechen Police Plan Raises Concerns
The people of Chechnya are divided on the merits of a plan to hand over law enforcement powers to a new Chechen police force.
28 Nov 02
NO ESCAPE FROM DESPAIR ON EITHER SIDE OF THE BORDER
Russian officials label the humanitarian crisis in Chechnya as a 'well directed play' as thousands of Chechen refugees into Ingushetia - and back - now the border crossing is finally reopened.
12 Nov 99
First Ignored, Now Damned
The Chechen government's efforts to communicate with Moscow - or indeed the West - are rebuffed. Negotiators are sidelined. And pleas for safe passage for the terrified civilians of Grozny are ignored.
17 Dec 99
Chechens Yearn to Return to Mountains
Deserted villages are mute testimony to a history of deportation and war.
7 Apr 07
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