Conflict In Chechnya

• THE REGION

• HISTORY

• WARS

• THE INSURGENTS

• WOMEN SUICIDE BOMBERS

• AL QAEDA TIES?


 (Photo: CBS )

The Russian republic of Chechnya is the site of an ongoing conflict between government forces and separatist rebels seeking independence. As the insurgency has progressed, Chechen militants have increasingly begun strike civilian targets beyond the republic's borders.

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Credits: CBS News, Associated Press, State Department CRS briefing August, 2003; Allref.com