Russia: April 2, 2002

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In Chechnya, the complaints of the local government have been acted on by the federal government. Troops have been ordered to work more closely with local (Chechen) authorities and be less brutal with civilians while on military operations. . The soldiers are not happy with this and there is more tension between Russian troops and local police, including at least one (non-fatal) shoot out. 

 

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