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UNHCR concerned about gas cuts in Ingushetia's settlements
20 Feb 2004 Gas supplies in 10 temporary settlements for displaced Chechens have been cut despite repeated assurances by the authorities in Ingushetia. This leaves more than 2,000 displaced people without heating in mid-winter. -
Jolie releases online journal on mission to Russian Federation
26 Jan 2004 The UN refugee agency's Goodwill Ambassador, Angelina Jolie, shares her experience with displaced Chechens in Ingushetia and with refugees in North Ossetia and Moscow in her latest journal. -
"No paint, no gain" for Afghan artist in Ukraine
22 Jan 2004 As a former refugee now naturalised in Ukraine, Akbar Khurasani has drawn on his refugee experiences to create a painting that he has now donated to the UN refugee agency. -
Lubbers, Ingush President discuss displaced Chechens
20 Jan 2004 At a meeting in Geneva, High Commissioner Ruud Lubbers told Ingushetia's President Murat Zyazikov that he was concerned about the possible closure of three tented camps for displaced Chechens in Ingushetia. The President reassured Lubbers that all returns from Ingushetia will be voluntary. -
UNHCR works with partners, authorities ahead of Ingush camp closure
5 Dec 2003 The UN refugee agency is monitoring the closure of Alina camp in Ingushetia to ensure that the displaced Chechens' rights are respected. Many have chosen to relocate to alternative shelters in Ingushetia while some have opted to return to Chechnya. -
Impasse over Ingushetia camp resolved
30 Sep 2003 After weeks of uncertainty, 1,000 displaced Chechens in Bella camp have moved voluntarily to Satsita camp after the local and federal authorities agreed to respect their rights and not force them to go home. -
UNHCR concerned about rising pressure on Chechens at Ingush camp
23 Sep 2003 The UN refugee agency has expressed concern over recent measures to cut off utilities, deny access for aid agencies and install a military presence at Bella camp. This uncertainty has increased fears among the Chechens that they will be sent back home against their will. -
Keep options open for displaced Chechens, urges UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
25 Aug 2003 The UN refugee agency's Goodwill Ambassador, Angelina Jolie, has ended her mission to the Russian Federation by calling for all options to be kept open for displaced Chechens who do not want to return to Chechnya at the moment. -
UNHCR protests forced movement of Chechens in Ingushetia
15 Aug 2003 The UN refugee agency has raised strong objections to the aggressive and unacceptable treatment of 200 Chechens in Ingushetia who have been evicted from their camp, then removed from their temporary settlement, in the last two weeks.