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Crying Sun: The Impact of War in the Mountains of Chechnya
By: WITNESS Media Archive
Posted: Jul 15 08
Witnessed: 7531 times
Regions: Europe, Russia
Issues: Forced disappearances, Internally displaced persons, Transitional justice
Running Time: 26 Minutes.
Chechnya has been deeply scarred by years of fighting between separatists and Russian federal forces. In the Chechen Mountains the conflict has forced families from their homes and is gradually destroying the unique culture of these communities. Thousands of people across Chechnya have disappeared, been imprisoned or tortured.CRYING SUN is the story of Zumsoy, a village torn apart by war. It gives a voice to the people who are struggling to preserve their identity amidst such violence and suffering. The film calls on local and federal authorities to investigate human rights abuses and help villagers return to their ancestral homes and rebuild their lives.
Copyright 2007 Memorial / WITNESS
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