Russia: November 30, 2001

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The government said that Chechen rebel bases in Georgia were also used to train terrorists. The Chechen rebels are known to work with the bin Laden organization and thousands of Chechens have gone to Afghanistan for training. Many of these Chechens are now fighting for the Taliban. Georgia tolerates the Chechen presence in return for immunity from Chechen terrorist attacks in Georgia. 

 

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