Chechen Opponents Stripped of Rights In Chechnya
Chechnya's outgoing parliament moved to strip civil rights from those opposing independence and banned wearing papakhas. The law targets dissenters for five to ten years via an 11 member commission as Chechnya votes in a second parliamentary round amid record low turnout.
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Albright Opens Historic First Overseas Trip as Secretary of State
Madeleine Albright departs on a 10 day nine nation journey beginning in Rome. Her trip reflects heightened media attention and a focus on NATO enlargement with talks in Moscow, Seoul, Tokyo and Beijing. She aims to push human rights alongside trade amid evolving Sino American relations.
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Rebels threaten largest refugee camp in Zaire crisis
Zaire rebels led by Laurent Kabila warned they would attack the Kalemie refugee camp within three days unless Rwandans seen arming by Zairian forces are removed. Kabila demanded action from the UN and world leaders, while protests in Kinshasa called for Mobutu Sese Seko’s resignation. UN chief Annan cited reports of airlifted arms to former Rwandan soldiers aiding the rebels.
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