Friday, April 19, 2013

L.A. Times - Asia: A history of terrorism out of Chechnya

L.A. Times - Asia
Headlines from latimes.com
thumbnail A history of terrorism out of Chechnya
Apr 20th 2013, 04:18

It appears unlikely that oppression of Chechnya's Muslim majority instigated the Boston bombings, but localized tensions have spilled across borders before.

A massive Russian crackdown on Chechnya's bid for independence in the 1990s and the installation of loyal leaders there pushed the Caucasus Muslim enclave from the headlines years ago. But resentment has festered and at times bled into the global holy war being waged by Islamic militants.

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