Posted 1/3/2024, 1:22:09 PM
Kadyrov Urges Punishing Relatives of Fugitives, Sparking Concern Over Threats
- Kadyrov called for prosecuting relatives of wanted fugitives in Chechnya as a form of "blood vengeance"
- He instructed law enforcement to maintain "extreme vigilance" during the holidays
- Said relatives must bear responsibility for actions of fugitives per Chechen "adats" (customary laws)
- An opposition group translated his remarks, claiming he called for killing fugitives' relatives
- Opposition group claims Kadyrov threatened to murder dissidents living abroad