On November 27, a new parliament was elected in Chechnya. For the Russian and Chechen governments, these elections represent the last stage of a post-conflict political normalization process. However, many observers in Chechnya and around the word have criticized the elections as neither free nor fair.

For coverage and analysis of the parliamentary elections in Chechnya, including a comprehensive report by the International Helsinki Federation and its partners, an exclusive interview with author and Chechnya expert Anatol Lieven and a selection of international news stories about the elections, their preparation and expected impact, go to to our focus page at http://www.chechnyaadvocacy.org/.

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