Russian President Calls for Tougher Measures to Fight North Caucasus Te
rrorists
Experts say the area’s long history of violence is not likely to change.
02 April 2010
This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English.
In Russia this week, a series of suicide bombings increased concerns about terrorism. Russian President Dmitri Medvedev made a surprise visit Thursday to the North Caucasus. He called for more severe measures to fight terrorism. President Medvedev also recognized the importance of Islam and Islamic leaders in the Caucasus.
Mister Medvedev’s comments were televised from the republic of Dagestan, where two suicide bombers killed at least twelve people Wednesday.
Earlier Thursday, officials reported two more people in Dagestan were killed in a car explosion. Police say the two may have been transporting a home-made bomb. Dagestan is one of several republics in Russia’s North Caucasus area.
On Monday, two suicide bombings on Moscow’s underground train system killed thirty-nine people. Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov claimed responsibility for the Moscow bombings in the name of Islam.Mister Umarov released an Internet video Wednesday. He said he planned Monday’s bombing in answer to the recent killings of Chechen civilians by Russian security forces. Mister Umarov also threatened Russia with more attacks.
Officials in Russia say they are questioning suspects in the attacks and searching for Mister Umarov.
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