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Chechen Republic Terrorism

Chechnya Terrorism

19 people killed as rebel assault Chechnya President's fortress:

"We let them in so they couldn't escape," the President said. He was previously on the side of the rebels but switched side when he was named President by the Kremlin in 2007. Ref. Source 1

Terrorism Republic Chechen

Coup Attempt?

Militants have attacked the parliament building in the restive Russian republic of Chechnya, killing at least two people, Russian media say. Ref. BBC

Chechen Republic Terrorism History & Civil Business Politics

6 killed in Chechnya parliament attack:

Six people lost their lives in the fight between militants and police forces that carried out an operation to set the parliament building free. The dead include two police officers, a parliamentary official, and three militants, RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday. Ref. Source 5

Terrorism Republic Chechen

Chechen rebel calls for Sochi Games attacks

A leading Chechen rebel today called on Islamist militants in Russia's North Caucasus to disrupt the upcoming Olympics in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, reversing his previous appeal not to target civilians in the region. Ref. Source 4

Terrorism Republic Chechen

Al least 20 people killed as Chechen militants attack Grozny:

The bloodshed in Grozny - where at least 10 militants and 10 police officers were killed - was an unwelcome reminder of the 1990s strife in Chechnya between Russian forces and separatist insurgents. Ref. Source 4