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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...

Attack on a police checkpoint in Russia's North Caucasus leaves 2 police, 5 gunmen dead

Apr. 29, 2024 06:42 AM EDT

MOSCOW (AP) — A group of militants attacked a police checkpoint in Russia's North Caucasus region, killing two officers, officials said Monday. Four other officers were wounded and all five attackers were killed in the shootout in the Karachay-Cherkessia region late Sunday,...