Chechens have considered independent since 1993. They did not waste time and want to be recognized autonomous state. They participate in government by voting and even though Russian military bombed Grozny into ruins only a decade ago, Chechens rebuilt the city to symbolize Chechnya's economic recovery.
On individual level: They have their own armed forces, small but well-trained. They elected president - Ramzan Kadyrov, son of assassinated President Akhmad Kadyrov and a former rebel fighter. Chechnya also operates its own international airport, which Russia seemed not to notice.
State level: In 2001, Human Rights Watch noticed that Russian forces condemned serious human violations. U.N. raised concern about forced disappearances, torture,
On individual level: They have their own armed forces, small but well-trained. They elected president - Ramzan Kadyrov, son of assassinated President Akhmad Kadyrov and a former rebel fighter. Chechnya also operates its own international airport, which Russia seemed not to notice.
State level: In 2001, Human Rights Watch noticed that Russian forces condemned serious human violations. U.N. raised concern about forced disappearances, torture,