Chechnya - Last Call Before Forgetting

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Chechnya proclaimed itself independent of Russia. In December 1994 Russian troops entered Chechnya to quash the independence movement. It’s estimated that 100,000 people, including many civilians, died during the resulting war. Russian forces were again deployed in Chechnya in 1999 and open conflict has continued.

Anne Le Tellac works for a Paris based human rights organisation Federation Internationale de l’Action pour l’Abolition de la Torture. She has visited Chechnya several times and published detailed reports that include many witness statements of human rights abuses. Hear her speaking about the deteriorating situation there - length 17 mins.

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