Russia: July 18, 2000

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Factionalism is developing among the pro-Russian Chechen's now running the government there. Each faction has armed police that have already had some tense confrontations. Russian troops have been put on alert to intervene if necessary.  The factions appear to be fighting over patronage jobs and policy differences. 

 

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