Chechnya refugees caught in crossfire

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Russian artillery and warplanes continue to inflict extensive damage on towns and villages around Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, Russia. Many Chechens are being driven out of their homes, and are now trying to escape to Ingushetia. They report that they are also being terrorized by the Wahhabis, Islamic fundamentalists who are regarded as belonging to the Arabic rather than the Chechen tradition. Russia has stated that it is attacking Chechnya to eliminate Islamic fundamentalist terrorism.

Russia, Chechnya, Russia, Civil war

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The Northern Alliance has won, so don't expect it to give up power

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It will be extremely difficult for the Northern Alliance to achieve stability in Afghanistan, as it has only a narrow power base. However, ordinary Afghans are desperate to avoid further conflict, and external pressures on Afghanistan are likely to diminish.

Political activity, Column, Northern Alliance (Afghanistan), Social stability

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Cruel reality of life in land of minefields

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There are large numbers of unexploded mines in Afghanistan following 20 years of war. It is common for children to be severely injured by exploding mines.

International politics, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Ammunition, exc. for small arms, not elsewhere classified, Land Mines & Parts, Mines, Military, Military mines, Weapons industry, Bombings, Land mines

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