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Dagestani Jews look to rebuild after extremist attacks in the restive region of southern Russia

Jun. 29, 2024 00:24 AM EDT

Jews in the predominantly Muslim region of Dagestan in southern Russia say they are determined to regroup and rebuild following a deadly attack by Islamic militants on Christian and Jewish houses of worship in two cities last weekend. The attacks in the regional capital of...

Dagestan, in southern Russia, has a history of violence. Why does it keep happening?

Jun. 24, 2024 13:39 PM EDT

Over the years, Russia's southern republic of Dagestan, located in the North Caucasus region, has been beset by extremist violence. This weekend, there was more bloodshed. Officials say five gunmen in the regional capital of Makhachkala and the city of Derbent opened fire at Orthodox...