Putin: Media Silence on Chechnya Oppression?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the lack of media attention and international outcry towards the violence in Chechnya, despite Russian President Putin's track-record of oppression. The conversation also mentions the possibility of the international community being more interested in oil than the suffering of a Muslim population. The conversation concludes with the idea that the Chechans lost support and sympathy after their massacre of school children, and there is a discussion about the impact of the event on Russia and the Chechans' feelings of victimization.
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http://www.hrvc.net/news2-03/18-2-2003.htm

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/publications/reports/2005/top10.html#chechnya

Given Putin's track-record, how is it that he has escaped media attention and international outcry? While the details of the violence in Chechnya have been abundant in the news, very little opposition to it has been voiced.
Has the international community ceased to be interested in the oppression of a Muslim population for oil?
 
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No takers?

Given the lack of interest in this thread, I can only assume that:

a) No one cares about the suffering in Chechnya

or

b) Everyone is too busy doing their PhD thesis entitled "The USA: The 4th Reich?"

or some combination of both
 
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quetzalcoatl9 said:
http://www.hrvc.net/news2-03/18-2-2003.htm

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/publications/reports/2005/top10.html#chechnya

Given Putin's track-record, how is it that he has escaped media attention and international outcry? While the details of the violence in Chechnya have been abundant in the news, very little opposition to it has been voiced.
Has the international community ceased to be interested in the oppression of a Muslim population for oil?
Unfortunately for the Chechan separatists they lost all public support and sympathy following their massacre of hundreds of school children.
 
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Art said:
Unfortunately for the Chechan separatists they lost all public support and sympathy following their massacre of hundreds of school children.

In many ways, that school bombing could have been the best thing that happened to Russia, since the blood stains on their hands suddenly seemed to solvate.

It was stupid for the Chechans to have done that, yet I can understand they're feeling victimized when the rest of the world doesn't seem to raise the issue.
 

1. How is Putin involved in the media silence on Chechnya oppression?

Putin, as the President of Russia, has a significant influence on the media in the country. This means that he has the power to control what gets reported in the media, including any news or information about the oppression happening in Chechnya.

2. Why is there a lack of media coverage on the oppression in Chechnya?

The media in Russia is heavily controlled by the government, and any news that may be critical of Putin or the Russian government is often suppressed. This is why there is a lack of coverage on the oppression happening in Chechnya, as it may reflect poorly on the government.

3. What evidence is there to support the claim of media silence on Chechnya oppression?

There have been numerous reports from human rights organizations, journalists, and activists about the media blackout on the oppression in Chechnya. Additionally, there has been a lack of coverage on the issue in Russian media outlets, and any mention of it is often downplayed or dismissed.

4. How does the media silence on Chechnya oppression affect the international community?

The lack of media coverage on the oppression in Chechnya means that many people around the world may not be aware of the human rights abuses happening in the region. This can lead to a lack of international pressure on Putin and the Russian government to address the issue and provide aid to those affected.

5. What can be done to end the media silence on Chechnya oppression?

Raising awareness about the issue through social media, alternative news outlets, and international organizations can help shed light on the situation and put pressure on the Russian government to address the oppression. Additionally, supporting independent media outlets in Russia can also help to provide unbiased and accurate coverage of the issue.

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