Here's where Chechnya is on a map. Google Maps Following the First Chechen War from 1994 to 1996, Chechnya gained independence from Russia. However, the Second Chechen war from 1999 to 2000 ...

Ukrainian authorities estimate that more than 150 Ukrainian POWs are currently being held in Chechnya, a Russian region ruled ...

Russia has similar obligations under United Nations rules adopted in 1969. Human Rights Watch/ Helsinki takes no position on Chechnya's claim to independence. Our concern is that all parties obey ...