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Chechens free 2,000 Russians taken hostage.

Authors :
Hoffman, David
Source :
Washington Post News Feed; 1/10/96, Vol. 119 Issue 36, pA1, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Reports that Chechen separatist rebels seized the local hospital and maternity ward in Kizlyar, Russia taking 2,000 civilian hostages. Information on rebels' demands and subsequent release of majority of the hostages; How attack could affect Boris Yeltsin's re-election; Outline of Russia-Chechen conflicts. INSET: Chechens and Russians..

Subjects

Subjects :
INSURGENCY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01908286
Volume :
119
Issue :
36
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Washington Post News Feed
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
9608306414