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Tuesday, 31 August 2004

CHECHNYA\'S NEW PRESIDENT DELIVERS FIRST TELEVISED ADDRESS

Published in News Digest

By empty (8/31/2004 issue of the CACI Analyst)

In his first televised address to the Chechen people following his victory in the republic\'s presidential elections on Sunday, Alkhanov promised to do everything in his power to help members of illegal armed group return to a peaceful life. \"You know them and what they are doing. You know what tragedy this illegal activity leads to.
In his first televised address to the Chechen people following his victory in the republic\'s presidential elections on Sunday, Alkhanov promised to do everything in his power to help members of illegal armed group return to a peaceful life. \"You know them and what they are doing. You know what tragedy this illegal activity leads to. That is why we need to convince them to stop this outrageous behavior. I will do everything I can to help them find their place in a peaceful life,\" he said. He promised security to every person who is not involved in grave crimes if they surrender to law enforcement agencies. (Interfax)
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