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Daghestan Attacks: What Happened And Why – Analysis
By Current Time and Robert Coalson
(RFE/RL) -- Details are still emerging about the June 23 *violence *in Russia's..
Eurasia Review
The Islamic State – Caucasus Province is a branch of the militant Islamist group Islamic State (IS), that is active in the North Caucasus region of Russia. IS announced the group's formation on 23 June 2015 and appointed Rustam Asildarov as its leader. Although it was defeated militarily as an organized force by 2017, some lone wolves still act on behalf of the Islamic State.
By Current Time and Robert Coalson
(RFE/RL) -- Details are still emerging about the June 23 *violence *in Russia's..