Moscow Forced to Give More Consideration to Circassian Demands

A massive and bizarre counter-terrorist operation is underway in the mountains of Kabardino-Balkaria. On October 20, fighting between government forces and a group of armed insurgents broke out in the mining town of Tyrnyauz. A policeman and three rebels were killed in the clash, according to official sources (www.kavkaz-uzel.ru, October 20). Rebel sources claimed only one rebel was killed during the fighting (www.islamdin.com, October 21). 

Following the clash, the insurgents hid in abandoned mines in the area. According to some estimates, the mines are up to 300 kilometers in combined length. Over 400 policemen were sent to try to block the insurgents, numbering around 10 people in the mines. A special counter-terrorist operation regime was introduced in the area in order to prevent the insurgents from escaping, while the search is expected to last for ...

Circassia emerging back to the map

Tšerkessid is worried about its pristine habitat lagastamise in Russia and now, the 2014th the Sochi Winter Olympic Games before, the group goes välistšerkesse tour of Europe in order to draw attention to the situation of its people.

Cherkessia, according to the Sochi Winter Olympic ski run over the bones of their ancestors. Circassian Cultural Institute, the Chairman said Iyad Youghar Television show "Good Vision" that they want to talk about human rights violations in Europe, difficult economic situation and high unemployment in the Northwest Caucasus.

Winter Olympics takes place once the capital city of Sochi will Cherkessia, according to Iyad Youghari tšerkessidele a very good opportunity to raise awareness in Europe and elsewhere in the world, XVIII-XIX century tšerkessidega taken place and the people of the genocide committed by the Russian authorities sent out 90% of people Cherkessia. "Crime against our people has been hidden, and we are all ...

Human rights and the Sochi Winter Olympics