Russians try new tactics to flush out Chechen fighters

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Russia is trying to regain control over Chechnya by forcing village elders to sign agreements promising to expel rebel fighters from their village strongholds. If elders refuse to yield to these demands, they run the risk of their village being bombarded by Russian troops. Russia hopes in this way to bring about conflict within Chechen communities, with law-abiding residents turning against local fighters.

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Chechen leader swears revenge on Moscow

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Chechen rebels are prepared to stand firm again Russian bombardment, according to Chechen separatist leader Dzhokhar Dudayev. He has been on the run for more than a year, and still fears for his life. However, he remains calm and healthy. He has attacked the west for supporting Russia with extensive loans and especially for agreeing to make Russia a member of the Council of Europe.

Interview, Dudayev, Dzhokhar

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'We have decided to finish the operation.' (Russian troops determined to flatten village of Pervomayskoye, where Chechen rebels are holding hostages)

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The Russian government has decided to use a high level of military force against the village of Pervomayskoye, where Chechen rebels are holding a number of hostages. It believes that these tactics are justified because the rebels are killing their hostages. It had been using professional troops in an attempt to ease the rebels out, but these were repelled.

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