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Violence in the North Caucasus

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The North Caucasus experienced another deadly summer (May 1 – August 31, 2010). Although Chechnya and Ingushetia saw comparatively less violence than they did in Summer 2009, we observed a troubling rise in the level of violence in Dagestan and Kabardino-Balkaria.

Violence in the North Caucasus

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Spring 2010 (Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2010) was more deadly than the same period in 2008 and 2009 with more than 200 fatalities due to incidents of violence. Most alarming, suicide bombings remained a regular occurrence, with six carried out in just twelve days – including the two in the Moscow Metro. In this report, “Violence in the North Caucasus: Spring 2010, On the rise

Violence in the North Caucasus

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The year 2009 was especially violent in the North Caucasus. In those twelve months, CSIS tracked more than 1100 incidents of violence – compared to 795 in 2008 – many of which were deadly. Most alarming: the number of suicide bombings in the North Caucasus nearly quadrupled from 2008, with the majority occurring in Chechnya. In this report, we present our findings,

Violence in the North Caucasus

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Violence in Russia’s North Caucasus is on the rise. Since January 2004, CSIS staff have been compiling, almost daily, a database that tracks incidents of violence occurring in the region.

Violence in the North Caucasus, Interim Report

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The level of violence in the North Caucasus has spiked in recent months, with July by far the most deadly month in years.

Violence in the North Caucasus

ian — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Violence in Russia’s North Caucasus is on the rise. Since January 2004, CSIS has tracked, almost daily, violent incidents occurring in the North Caucasus. This new report, assembled by our staff, draws on our database. In particular, the report illustrates the rise in incidents during Winter/Spring 2009. As a new feature, this report is available in video format with audio commentary.

Peace in Chechnya?

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Kremlin declared an end to its decade long “anti-terrorist” operation in the North Caucasus republic of Chechnya on April 16, 2009. Is this a virtual victory or a real one? In this memo, we illustrate, through our data on violent incidents, recent trends in violence in Chechnya and the region at large.

Violence in the North Caucasus

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Violence in the North Caucasus

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

49 Steps To Improve Human Rights and Security in the North Caucasus

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Available in English, Russian, and French

Cauldron of Terrorism or Bowl of Kasha? What Survey Data Say About the North Caucasus

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400

Excerpt:

The World Fiddles While North Caucasus Simmers

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Les droits de l'homme et la guerre en Tchétchénie (Human rights and the war in Chechnya)

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500

In this piece, Gerber and Mendelson detail the implications of human rights abuse for Russia that have resulted from the ongoing conflict in Chechnya.

Upon request, available in hard copy only.