26.01.2007 - Source: International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights

North Ossetia: Human rights abuses against ethnic Ingush are increasing in the Prigorodny District ("Open Letter Regarding “Disappearances” and Other Forms of Persecution of Ethnic Ingush in the Prigorodny District (North Ossetia - Alania)") [ID 18588]

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26.06.2006 - Source: Council of Europe - Parliamentary Assembly

North Ossetia: Ingush victims of conflict between Ingushetia and North Ossetia, who lived in temporary camp, not allowed to return to their ancient homes; instead, authorities assigned lands with no infrastructure to more than a hundred families ("Rights and resources for Ingush families [Doc.10976]") [ID 20130]

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28.03.2006 - Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Ingushetia, North Ossetia: Analysis on origins and consequences of current tensions and conflict in 1992 ("Analysis: Are Ingushetia, North Ossetia On Verge Of New Hostilities?") [#47721],  [ID 20131]

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31.10.2003 - Source: Institute for War and Peace Reporting

North Ossetia and Ingushetia: hundreds of Ingush, displaced by conflict a decade ago, are still stuck in temporary, unrecognised refugee camps on the border between the two republics ("North Ossetia: Refugee Resettlement Furore") [#17310],  [ID 11353]

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13.11.2001 - Source: Council of Europe - European Commission against Racism and Intolerance

ECRI: Ingush in North Ossetia/Alania subjected to threats and violence ("Second report on the Russian Federation: Adopted on 16 March 2001 and made public on 13 November 2001 [CRI(2001) 41]") [#4815],  [ID 11356]

"Since the armed clashes between Ingush and Ossetians which took place in October-November 1992 and resulted in the eviction of thousands of Ingush from Prigorodnyi raion in North Ossetia, there have been few advances in dealing with the issue of Ingush forced migrants. The Federal authorities have stated that of the 42,000 persons registered as forced migrants, around 17,000 have received financial aid to return to Northern Ossetia/Alania and that efforts continue at the federal level and at the regional level to help the return of the rest of the displaced population. However, the authorities of the Republic of North Ossetia/Alania have not provided the necessary conditions for a viable and safe return of the displaced Ingush population to their old homes. In the few towns in which Ingush have stayed or to which they later returned, they are reportedly faced with joblessness and a situation of blockade, and often subject to threats and violence. As a result, many Ingush families are forced to leave the territory of Prigorodnyi raion for a second time. ECRI stresses the need for measures to enable a safe and dignified return of all Ingush families to their homes, including to protect them against violence and discrimination."

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13.11.2001 - Source: Council of Europe - European Commission against Racism and Intolerance

ECRI: Ingush appear to be particularly susceptible to discriminatory treatment on the part of law enforcement ("Second report on the Russian Federation: Adopted on 16 March 2001 and made public on 13 November 2001 [CRI(2001) 41]") [#4815],  [ID 11358]

"62. There are consistent reports suggesting that illegal behaviour on the part of law
enforcement officials particularly targeting ethnic minority groups has become disturbingly frequent in many subjects of the Federation and especially in big cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg) and in some southern regions. Reports include arbitrary and disproportionately frequent checks and searches of premises of members of minority groups, seizure of their goods and personal property, extortion of money, disproportionate use of detention of members of these groups and use of violence against them, especially while in detention. Such groups include mainly, but not exclusively, persons from the Caucasus region and Central Asia. Chechens, Ingush, Azerbaijanis, Tajiks appear to be particularly susceptible to such treatment on the part of law enforcement officials in Moscow. Elsewhere, Armenians, Georgians, Meskhetian Turks, Kurds, Dargins, Nogais and others are particularly subject to discriminatory behaviour. As mentioned below, these practices are strictly linked to the
enforcement of the system of registration of residence and temporary stay30.
Furthermore, as already mentioned in other parts of this report, the police has also in many cases not reacted or not reacted effectively to episodes of violence directed against members of ethnic minorities."

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27.08.2001 - Source:

Minorities at Risk: Risk assessment ("27.08.2001 - Minorities at Risk: Risk assessment") [ID 11354]

"The Ingush have thus far been able to avoid the disaster that has befallen their ethnic brethren to the east. There is little reason to expect this to change in the short run, for the policy of the Ingush leadership has been consistently accommodating to Moscow. However, like many of the "mountain people" of the Caucasus, the Ingush have a strong warrior tradition, and the many economic and social pressures facing the group certainly have the potential to lead to violence as this century unfolds. The violence in Chechnya sometimes spills over the border into Ingushetia; in addition, the enormous numbers of Chechen refugees are placing an almost unsupportable burden on the local government.
However, there are several factors that should offset that warrior tradition and keep the Ingush at peace, at least with Mother Russia, in the near future. As was mentioned above, the Ingush leadership has chosen a conciliatory strategy with Moscow. In addition, the Ingush seem satisfied with their local government, which is a more-or-less stable, functioning democracy. Lastly, the region has attracted a large amount of international attention and support for a peace settlement, and the Ingush have indicated a willingness to negotiate when problems arise.
The outlook for the Ingushetia-North Ossetia problem is quite different. As long as the ultimate disposition of the Prigorodny region remains unsettled, there is a good chance of continued low-level violence between the Ingush and the North Ossetians. Thus far, despite transnational support for a settlement, no agreement has been reached. The renewal of fighting in Chechnya has distracted the rest of the world (and especially Moscow) from the Prigorodny problem, which has been left to fester, maintaining its position as the main grievance of the Ingush people. Tensions remain high, and low-level violence between the two groups is a common occurrence. If the North Ossetians, whose population is shrinking (while the Ingush are experiencing the highest birthrate in Russia), begin to feel insecure and try to reassert their authority in the region, another bloody armed conflict is especially likely."

Document(s): 27.08.2001 - Minorities at Risk: Risk assessment