Chechen rebel leader Doku Umarov steps down
Moscow – Chechen separatist rebel leader Doku Umarov, the Russian government’s number one enemy, has stepped down for health reasons and appointed a successor, Russian media reported Monday.
Chechen rebel ‘steps down’ at 46
Chechen warlord Doku Umarov, who claimed the Moscow Metro bombings, reportedly says is stepping down because of his age.
Chechen terror leader appears to resign in video
The Chechen terror chief who claimed responsibility for deadly transit attacks in Russia and is suspected of ties with al-Qaida has purportedly announced that he is stepping down in a video posted on YouTube.
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Analysis – No respite for Moscow as Chechen rebel chief bows out
The decision by Russia’s most wanted rebel to step down as leader of the Islamist insurgency in the North Caucasus is unlikely to give Moscow a breather in its efforts to pacify its volatile southern flank.
Chechen rebel leader says he’s retiring
The leader of Islamists waging an insurgency in Chechnya and neighboring Russian provinces says in a video posted on YouTube that he is resigning. Chechnya – Russia – YouTube – North Caucasus – Territorial Disputes
