Dagestan and Russia's Long War

Dagestan and Russia's Long War
Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR for TIME

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Paramilitary abductions continue to be a leading tool used by the authorities in the North Caucasus against their opponents. Subigat Gasanova, at right, provided evidence to the human rights organization "Memorial" nine months ago, claiming her husband was abducted at the center of Makhachkala last September by men in camouflage.

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