Russia: August 22, 2004

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The daily death toll in Chechnya continues to mount as rebels and security troops battle each other. A growing proportion of the deaths among security personnel are Chechen, as the Russians cut deals with clans and gangs willing to work with Russia, in return for a free hand in some criminal enterprises.

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