Chechens' terror at Russian bombers

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It is becoming clear that Russian military commanders are issuing horrifying threats to villages in Chechnya, even though Russia is trying to conceal this by preventing international aid agencies and journalists from gaining access to the areas concerned. Russian troops have been bombarding Chechen villages, thus going against Russia's commitments to human rights. Observers believe that the military campaign is being intensified because presidential elections are to be held in Russia shortly.

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Moscow nervous as Chechens vote for new leader

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The election to choose a leader for Chechnya, which is to be held shortly, is a cause for considerable concern in Russia. The voters of Chechnya are greatly interested in the election campaign which is currently taking place, and it seems that a genuine contest is being held. Russia is particularly concerned about the apparent increase in popularity of guerrilla commander Shamil Basayev, and will find it very hard to recognise the election result if Basayev wins.

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Chechens defy call to surrender

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Rebel forces in the Russian republic of Chechnya continue to clash with the Russian army in the village of Pervomayskoye, where the rebels are holding more than 100 hostages. The village is situated very close to the border with Chechnya. The Chechens have made no response to an ultimatum from the Russian government to give up their captives, and more Russian troops have been despatched to the village.

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