Kadyrov's order to kill relatives deepens fear atmosphere in Chechnya

Alexander Stepanov
Sun, 07 Jan 2024 20:04:00 +0300

Chechen authorities have long used intimidation of opponents' families in the fight against them, but Kadyrov's recent order to kill relatives of crime suspects could lead to real murders that will not be restrained by the practice of blood feud, human rights defenders have stated.