Russian Hit Squad Nails Ranking Chechen in Qatar

(FEBRUARY 26) According to "RIA NOVOSTI", three Russian nationals were detained in Qatar on suspected involvement in a recent assassination of Chechen separatist emissary Zelimkhan Yandarbiev.

The three Russians - all in Qatar on business missions - were detained on the Russian ambassadorial premises in Doha in the small hours February 19. One of them was eventually released, and is now staying at the embassy.

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[Edited on 2-3-2004 by Kano]