Summary of the main news related to the conflict in Chechnya. Compiled by Prague Watchdog.
Monday, April 7
Five members of law enforcement agencies died in a car explosion in front of the building of the Press Ministry in Grozny. Some sources reported that 2-3 civilians died in the explosion as well.
Tuesday, April 8
Representatives of 15 EU member countries and 7 other countries submitted to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights a draft resolution criticizing the violation of human rights in Chechnya. The resolution accuses Russian forces of kidnapping, illegal arrests and abuses of civilians.
Wednesday, April 9
The advocate of Russian Colonel Yuri Budanov, who is being retried for his murder of Chechen girl Elza Kungayeva in late March 2000, said that his client had notified him of going on a hunger strike in protest against an excessive length of court hearings.
Thursday, April 10
No major events.
Friday, April 11
Chairman of the Russian Central Election Committee Alexander Veshnyakov said in Nalchik that the election of Chechen President could take place either jointly with the elections to the Russian State Duma (December 14) or with the elections of Russian President (March 14, 2004).
Saturday, April 12
Hundreds of people gathered in Moscow to protest against the fighting in Chechnya. The rally was organized by Russian human rights activists and intellectuals.
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