The European Commission decided to provide additional funds worth 6.85 million euro for humanitarian aid to support the victims of the Chechnya conflict during the first half of the coming winter. The aid will be provided in the sectors of food, medical, non-food items and shelter for people both in Chechnya itself and in the neighbouring republics.
Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski said during his visit to Russia that Poland is ready to detain any terrorists residing on its territory but the democratic character of the country allows the operation of various organisations. In response, Ali Ramzan Ampukayev, head of the Chechen information centre in Krakow, said that the operations of the centre and its subsidiary in Warsaw had been suspended due to a lack of staff. – RIA Novosti.
A group of Chechen fighters attacked the police department in Vedeno, southeast Chechnya, taking hold of the weapons and ammunition.
Tuesday, Oct 16
Russia and UNESCO signed an agreement on cooperation in the restoration of Chechnya’s education system. UNESCO allocated 300,000 USD for the purpose. – RIA Novosti
In an interview for Radio Svoboda, Vladimir Kalamanov, the special representative of the Russian President for the securing of human rights and freedoms of the citizens in Chechnya, reiterated that he is satisfied with the work of both the civil and military prosecutor’s offices in Chechnya.
Wednesday, Oct 17
No major events.
Thursday, Oct 18
Head of Chechnya’s pro-Moscow administration Akhmad Kadyrov harshly criticised the work of the pro-Moscow government led by Prime Minister Stanislav Ilyasov and of law enforcement agencies in the republic. Kadyrov also appointed Yan Sergunin, former head of the judicial department under the Russian Supreme Court in charge of Chechnya, as head of the office of Chechnya’s pro-Moscow administration and his own deputy.
Friday, Oct 19
A group of experts of the office of Viktor Kazantsev, Russian President’s envoy to the Southern Federal District, arrived in Chechnya to inspect the state of restoration work in the republic and the spending of funds allocated for that purpose.
Chechnya’s pro-Moscow authorities announced that an airline company - Vainakh-Avia - will be set up in Chechnya. The airline will be based in the Severny airport in Khankala, the main Russian military base in the republic. -- RBC
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