Articles with tag "Caucasus"

Undefined lines

Russia’s Dagestan, Chechnya Halt Border Talks Amid Ingushetia Unrest

The acting head of Dagestan has vowed to avoid a repeat of “the Ingush scenario” in resolving disputed territories with Chechnya.
Border dispute

Opposition Leaders Arrested in Ingushetia After Violent Protests

The opposition leaders were arrested over protests against a contentious land swap deal with Chechnya that turned violent.
Thwarted terrorists

Two Alleged Islamic State Members Killed in Russian Police Shootout

The suspects opened fire after authorities attempted to pull over their vehicle in Russia's North Caucasus.
Switching sides

Police Fired, Unit Disbanded for Siding With Protesters in Russia’s Ingushetia

The officers "failed to carry out orders to disperse the protesters" rallying against a land swap deal with Chechnya.
Caucasus unrest

Violent Clashes Erupt Between Protesters and Security Forces in Russia’s Ingushetia

Protest leaders said the rally would continue “indefinitely” to demand a public referendum on Ingushetia's divisive land swap deal with Chechnya.
No deal

Divisive Chechnya Deal Sparks Protest Calling for Ingush Leader’s Resignation

As many as 10,000 people protested against the deal which critics say amounts to a surrender of Ingush territory.
Oil

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Renegade spacecraft. Deadly shootout in the North Caucasus. Rotenbergian anti-fraud.
National Guard

Russian National Guard Officers Injured in Grenade Attack in Ingushetia

Two suspects opened fire and threw a grenade at the officers in a shopping mall in Ingushetia on Wednesday.
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