Chechnya: Blood and Belonging

<BODY> <h2>Chechnya: Blood and Belonging</h2><br> <I>"Recommended. With both sides accusing the other of atrocities, there seems little hope for compromise or a peaceful resolution to the ongoing violence in Chechnya. This program provides a good overview of the current situation there. The camera crew for this documentary was smuggled across the border to avoid an escort of Russian soldiers, and they have made a conscientious effort to present both sides of the story."</I> -EMRO Review<BR> Chechnya won de facto independence from Russia in 1996 after a war that claimed over 80 000 lives. But the warlords refused to serve a central government and the republic soon descended into lawless chaos. Then, following a series of apartment bombings in Moscow, Russia invaded Chechnya in what it called a campaign against terrorism. Russia denies targeting civilians. But it won't allow foreign journalists into Chechnya unless they are escorted by the military. Russia has now claimed victory over the rebels. Still the violence continues. This is a gripping and exclusive account of a war that remains an embarrassment to both President Putin and the outside world. Produced by Journeyman Pictures. 08DR/CL JSCA 20 min. <A HREF="index.htm" target=_top>Home</a><br> </BODY>