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Chechnya: The Separatist Struggle's Shifting Dynamics
Jan 10, 2005 | 22:19 GMT
Summary
Recent reports that Chechen rebels are attacking civilians in rebel strongholds suggest that popular support for commander Shamil Basayev in the breakaway region has fallen off. Although this does not portend an end to the conflict, it does foreshadow likely operational difficulties for Basayev — which will affect rebel activities.
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