Document #1314415

HRW – Human Rights Watch

New Round Of Russian Sweep Operations Triggers Outflow Of Civilians

http://www.hrw.org/press/2001/07/chechnya-0707.htm

ecoi.net summary:
Russian government troops arbitrarily detaining hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Chechen men in a new round of sweep operations/ allegedly they are also tortured and ill treated while in custody
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch
Original link:
http://www.hrw.org/press/2001/07/chechnya-0707.htm
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
6 July 2001
Document ID:
1314415 (former ID 16296)

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