Russian Federation: Serious Violations of Women's Human Rights in Chechnya

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January 9, 2002 7:00PM EST | Statement

Russian Federation: Serious Violations of Women's Human Rights in Chechnya

Civilians in Chechnya continue to be the victims of systematic violations
of human rights and humanitarian law, facing the daily risk of torture,
"disappearance," and summary executions at the hands of Russian
federal forces. Federal soldiers and police on sweep operations arbitrarily
detain men and women, and frequently loot and burn homes.

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