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Europe's human rights chief praises new Northern Caucasus federal district
Published: 22 January, 2010, 00:40
Edited: 22 January, 2010, 13:30
TAGS: Meeting, Russia, Europe, Terrorism
Council of Europe human rights official Thomas Hammarberg praised the establishment of the new Northern Caucasus Federal District in Russia and the appointment of a capable leader, Aleksandr Khloponin.
After meeting with Russia's president and foreign minister on Thursday, he also said that it was very important that “Khloponin had extensive practice in solving social and economic problems.”
Hammarberg stressed that tackling social and economic problems is just as important for the region's stability as military operations against terrorists.
He also emphasized the need to solve the murder of human rights activist Natalya Estemirova, who was killed in July.
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Most of the "human rights" and "independent" media reporting groups operating in the Caucasus are funded by National Endowment for Democracy (NED)a CIA who also trains and financies Chechen led terrorist organisations.