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Chechnya
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Chech·nya  (chchn-, chch-nyä)
A region of southwest Russia in the northern Caucasus bordering on Georgia. Conquered by Russia in the 19th century, it later formed part of the Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Chechnya declared its independence from the USSR in 1991. Russian troops invaded in late 1994, and fighting continued until 1996, when Russia and Chechnya signed an accord calling for an end to hostilities and the opening of negotiations on Chechnya's future political status.

Chechnyan (-n-n, -nyän) adj. & n.
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Noun1.Chechnya - an autonomous republic in southwestern Russia in the northern Caucasus Mountains bordering on Georgia; declared independence from the USSR in 1991 but Russian troops invaded and continue to prosecute a relentless military campaign in the largely Muslim republic
Russian Federation, Russia - a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state
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French Chechnya [tʃɪtʃˈnjɑː] nTchétchénie f

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in spite of the catatastrophe that the Iraqi people are living, we will also walk for our Palestinian and Chechnyan brothers, and for all oppressed peoples.
government gives the OK; the nearby Chechnyan war has interfered in recent years.
In exchange, Russia may have a freer hand to attack Chechnyan rebels in Georgia; China may be able to crush Muslim militants and benefit from renewed military ties with Washington.
 
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