Publication

3 Jun 2008

This report provides insight into the three main causes of conflict in the Russian North-Caucasian republic of Dagestan: inter-ethnic tensions, spillover from Chechnya and the violence engaged in by indigenous jihadi movements. It looks at the ethnic dimension of the 2007 elections, addresses the spread of and struggle against Islamism and discusses the violence against state authorities. The paper concludes that the troubled March 2007 electoral campaign and the growing number of attacks on local officials and assassinations carried out by Islamic militants suggest Dagestan faces a violent future.

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Author International Crisis Group
Series Crisis Group Europe Reports
Issue 192
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2008 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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