Russian Chechnya Debate
In a special session, government and opposition leaders met to debate the government’s policy in Chechnya. The chairman of the Security Comm… read more
In a special session, government and opposition leaders met to debate the government’s policy in Chechnya. The chairman of the Security Committee and the Minister of Justice outlined the withdrawal of Russian forces from Chechnya and the prospects for restoring a state government to the region. Then four opposition leaders explained their objections to this action on the grounds that there were still many rebels and criminals to punish in Chechnya. Translation into English was by voiceover. close
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- Sergey Belyaev Leader, Duma Russia->Nash Dom Rossia Party
- Victor Ilyukhin Member, Duma Russia->Security Committee
- Valentin Kovalyov Minister Russia->Justice
- Grigory Yavlinsky Leader, Duma Russia->Yabloko Party
- Gennady Zyuganov Leader, Duma Russia->Communist Party
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