Chechen Independence Movement

The Chechen Independence Movement is a political struggle by the Chechen people to gain independence from Russia. Chechnya is a small region in the North Caucasus, and after the Soviet Union fell apart in the early 1990s, Chechens sought to establish their own sovereignty. This led to two brutal wars with Russia in the 1990s and early 2000s, resulting in large-scale violence, human rights abuses, and significant loss of life. While some Chechens continue to fight for independence, others have chosen to pursue autonomy within the Russian Federation, leading to ongoing tensions and complex political dynamics in the region.