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# Chechnya

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# Chechnya
Two people killed and 40 arrested in new 'gay purge' in Chechnya, activists say
Chechen authorities immediately denied the claims.
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Jan 14th 2019, 10:35 PM
# Chechnya
'We don't have any gays': Chechnya's leader strongly denies his country tortured and killed gay men
Ramzan Kadyrov has faced wide international criticism since reports of serious human rights abuses.
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Jul 16th 2017, 11:13 AM
# Human Rights
'Men subjected to these gay purges have endured a gruesome ordeal in Chechnya'
The Kremlin is said to be taking its investigation into the anti-gay “purge” seriously.
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May 26th 2017, 8:43 AM
Voices
Jerry Buttimer: 'Hit with a metaphoric brick wall when we raised LGBT rights with Russian Ambassador'
I think it is very important to challenge people’s viewpoints and perceptions, writes Senator Jerry Buttimer.
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May 15th 2017, 6:40 AM
# do it now vlad
Putin backs probe into violence against gay men in Chechnya after Merkel pressure
The German Chancellor confronted her Russian counterpart on the issue earlier this week.
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May 5th 2017, 10:19 PM
# Homophobic
Dublin protest against anti-gay violence in Chechnya as Russia seeks to play down controversy
Russia has labelled the claims of homophobic violence as “phantom complaints”.
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Apr 20th 2017, 10:58 PM
# Abuse
Explainer: What we know about the killing of gay men in Chechnya
As reports continue to emerge, Russia has said it does not have any confirmed information about violence against gay men in the region.
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Apr 14th 2017, 7:34 PM
# 330 deaths
'Serious failings' in Russia's handling of Beslan school massacre, court finds
The European Court of Human Rights found Russia did not sufficiently protect hostages.
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Apr 13th 2017, 2:16 PM
# Homophobia
Gay men in Chechnya reportedly being sent to prison camps and killed
Human rights campaigners say people are being tortured and abused.
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Apr 11th 2017, 2:08 PM
# Homophobia
Russian paper says gay men are being arrested and killed in Chechnya
The Chechen president’s spokesperson denied the report, suggesting there are no gay people in the country.
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Apr 2nd 2017, 3:30 PM
# arranged marriage
'Lock up your wives and don't let them use WhatsApp'
The leader of Chechnya made the calls after a story of an arranged marriage spread on the messaging app.
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May 20th 2015, 9:24 PM
# electric shocks
Boris Nemtsov murder suspect: Police tortured me into confessing
The man claims he was beaten and subjected to electrical shocks.
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Mar 11th 2015, 10:00 PM
# Grozny
Gunbattle with Islamic militants leaves 20 dead in Chechnya
Three policemen were killed in the shooting.
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Dec 5th 2014, 1:45 PM
# Siege
Beslan 10 years on: the Russian school attack which shocked the world
On the 10th anniversary of the Beslan school siege, TheJournal.ie returns to the tragic events of September 2004 that cost hundreds of innocent victims their lives.
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Sep 1st 2014, 2:50 PM
# Ruling
Russia ordered to pay €2m to families of 36 'disappeared' Chechens
The men were abducted at night by Russian federal servicemen. None of their families have had any news of them since.
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Jan 10th 2014, 8:00 AM
# dance dance revolution
WATCH: Steven Seagal performs Chechen dance...
…creates magical moment for all to see.
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Jun 7th 2013, 3:10 PM
# Boston
Boston bombings suspect 'awake and responding to questions' - networks
ABC and NBC say Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, whose throat is severely injured, is writing his responses to questions from investigators.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 7:52 AM
# Boston
Authorities unsure if they'll ever be able to question Boston suspect
Boston City Mayor Tom Menino has said that authorities do not know if they will ever be able to question Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
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Apr 21st 2013, 5:45 PM
# Boston
North Caucasus rebels deny link to Boston attack
The website message said that rebels were “not waging any military activities against the United States of America”.
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Apr 21st 2013, 2:01 PM
# Boston bombings
Czech ambassador issues statement to avoid confusion with Chechnya
Petr Gandalovič issued the statement following the Boston Marathon bombings, saying that he was “concerned to note in the social media a most unfortunate misunderstanding”.
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Apr 20th 2013, 4:27 PM
# Boston bombings
'We're ashamed': Bombings suspects' uncle urges nephew to turn himself in
“Yes, we’re ashamed. They’re the children of my brother,” Ruslan Tsarni told a throng of reporters outside his home in Montgomery Village in Maryland today as the manhunt continues.
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Apr 19th 2013, 5:52 PM
# Chechnya
Massive fire rages in Grozny skyscraper near Depardieu apartment
Reports say that an apartment owned by French actor Gerard Depardieu is in a neighbouring skyscraper to the one on fire.
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Apr 3rd 2013, 5:41 PM
# Russia
Ex-police officer charged in Russia reporter death
A former lieutenant colonel has been formally charged – 11 months after his arrest – with helping to organise the 2006 killing of investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya.
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Jul 16th 2012, 1:16 PM
# Russia
Russian secret service 'foils plot to assassinate Putin'
Russian state TV reports that two men have been arrested over an apparent plot to kill the PM after next month’s election.
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Feb 27th 2012, 8:35 AM
Voices
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
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Feb 19th 2012, 11:00 AM
# Grozny
Nine killed in triple suicide attack in Grozny
The bombers struck the Chechen capital during celebrations marking the end of Ramadan.
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Aug 31st 2011, 2:50 PM
# Russia
Suspected mastermind of Anna Politkovskaya murder arrested
Investigators said the former Russian police officer is accused of organising the journalist’s assassination in 2006.
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Aug 24th 2011, 8:34 AM
# Political Football
Chechen leader Kadyrov bags a hat-trick against footballing legends
Maradona, Figo and Fowler among the stars to turn out for World Veterans XI in last night’s exhibition game.
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May 12th 2011, 11:41 AM
# Russia
Chechnen militant claims responsibility for Domodedovo attack
Islamist militant leader Doku Umarov had recently warned of a year of “blood and tears” for Russians.
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Feb 8th 2011, 10:04 AM
# Russia
Russia's most wanted terrorist suspected of Domodedovo bombing
Investigators believe Domodedovo airport suicide bomber appears in video released recently by Chechen militant Doku Umarov, who warns of “blood and tears”.
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Feb 6th 2011, 9:54 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know: FG to outline its plans for HSE abolition; two protesters killed in Tunisia; UK police given good cycling advice.
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Feb 6th 2011, 8:59 AM
# Chechnya
Two police shot dead as Chechen parliament attacked
Police officers are killed after the Chechen parliament is attacked by four gunmen and a suicide bomber – all of whom are killed.
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Oct 19th 2010, 7:57 AM
# Militant Killed
Russia kills Metro bomber mastermind
Russia claims to have killed the man who organised a double suicide bombing in the Moscow underground in March.
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Aug 22nd 2010, 2:42 PM
# Russia
Russian power plant attacked
Two killed in assault on hydro-electric station.
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Jul 21st 2010, 4:56 PM