Deadly violence in Russia’s North Caucasus

27/01/12 19:30 CET

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At least 12 people have been killed following clashes between Russian security forces and militants in Dagestan and Ingushetia.

Among the reported dead was the leader of an insurgent group fighting to carve out an Islamic state in the turbulent North Caucasus region.

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