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Today in Chechnya marks the first anniversary of the abolition of the counter-terrorist operation (CTO) regime. April 16 is now celebrated in the Chechen Republic as Peace Day. This day, by order of President Ramzan Kadyrov, was declared a day off and a holiday.
On April 15, in honor of this holiday, a large-scale youth action was held in Grozny, dedicated to the anniversary of the abolition of the CTO regime in the republic, and a solemn event dedicated to the holiday was held in the republican theater and concert hall.
Today in Chechnya there will be a large-scale celebration of the first anniversary of the abolition last year of the counter-terrorist operation regime that had been in place for almost ten years. In Grozny, other cities and large settlements of the republic, folk festivals will be held, concerts with the participation of local pop stars, processions and sports shows. It is planned to hold “courage lessons” in the republic’s schools, at which teenagers who have reached the age of 14 will be awarded passports of Russian citizens.
Large-scale events of a religious nature will be held through the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Chechnya. The religious ceremonies of dhikr and mawlid will be performed in the mosques of the republic today.
Chechen law enforcement agencies have significantly strengthened security measures in connection with the celebration of Peace Day in the republic. On April 15, the central part of the Chechen capital, where the festive procession took place, and the areas adjacent to the building of the state theater and concert hall were blocked by reinforced police and military units. On the main highways of the republic and roads leading to the center of Grozny, along with stationary checkpoints, mobile police posts are set up.
President of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov congratulated the population of the republic on the first anniversary of the abolition of the CTO, calling this day one of the most significant days in the modern history of the Chechen Republic. “Exactly a year ago, the country’s leadership decided to abolish the counter-terrorist operation regime. This was a virtual recognition of the victory of the Chechen people over terrorism, Wahhabism and extremism,” Kadyrov’s statement said. “The Great Akhmat-Hadji Kadyrov managed to raise the people. Together with you, we continued it "and cleared the Chechen land of bandits. There is a constant struggle against the remnants. It is yielding results. We are able to provide assistance to neighboring regions."
According to Kadyrov, the decision to lift the CTO regime was justified. “We have proven that we are able to maintain stability and neutralize terrorists. Construction of large facilities began during the year. Investors are showing increased interest in the republic. All work to prepare the airport for giving it international status has been completed,” Kadyrov said in a statement.
“Noting the anniversary of the completion of the CTO, I would like to remember our comrades in arms. Thousands of comrades died. We lost relatives and people very close to us. Including our leader, the first President of the Chechen Republic Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov. We will remember them forever,” said Kadyrov.
A corresponding statement was made by the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Chechen Republic Nurdi Nukhazhiev. He also noted that “the abolition of the CTO regime allowed the leadership of the republic to finally consolidate peace and begin to implement socio-economic projects, which became a signal for investors to invest in various spheres of life of the republic.” “The most significant result of the abolition of the CTO,” Nukhazhiev considers giving international status to the Grozny airport.
“The abolition of the CTO regime means, first of all, the complete restoration of the residents of the Chechen Republic to their constitutional rights, the abolition of restrictions on freedom of movement and movement of goods. There is also hope for a solution to the most painful issue for the republic - establishing the whereabouts of kidnapped and missing residents of the republic ", - emphasized in Nukhazhiev's statement. - The decision of the leadership of the Russian Federation, of course, had international significance. Also, the abolition of the CTO regime on the territory of Chechnya raised the authority of Russia in the international arena and in the Islamic world. The abolition of the CTO was a historic step, and the day of April 16 took its toll a worthy place in the history of the Chechen people as Peace Day."
Local observers note that the abolition of the counter-terrorist operation regime on the territory of the Chechen Republic has led to serious positive changes, but it is too early to talk about the final establishment of peace and stability.
“The abolition of the CTO regime certainly played a serious positive role in the life of the republic. This included giving the Grozny airport international status, the opening of its own customs in the republic, an increase in the number of investments, the start of the work of a jury trial, and so on. At the same time, it should be noted that the situation in terms of violations of citizens' rights this year, unfortunately, not only did not improve, but also began to worsen. Proof of this is the almost twofold increase in the number of kidnappings and murders of people and the increase in the number of militant attacks. It is clear that in such a situation we can talk about complete stabilization in the republic is premature,” a local expert told the “Caucasian Knot” correspondent.
The counter-terrorist operation regime was introduced in Chechnya in the fall of 1999 and remained until April 16 last year. The introduction of a CTO regime in a certain territory provides for a number of significant restrictions on the rights of citizens, such as restrictions on free movement, passport checks, granting the right to participants in special operations to freely enter homes, and so on. Over the years of the counter-terrorism operation, according to various sources, tens of thousands of civilians were killed in Chechnya, and more than five thousand, according to official data, were kidnapped and are still considered missing.
The "Caucasian Knot" continues to monitor the situation that has developed in Chechnya after the lifting of the counter-terrorist operation regime, and chronicles the criminal incidents occurring there.
The counter-terrorist operation declared in the Chechen Republic in 1999 lasted almost ten years. During this time, the residents of the republic had to see and experience a lot, go through trials, endure in order to begin a peaceful life again, reviving their small homeland.
From the very beginning of the military events in the republic, understanding the destructiveness and fatality of resistance to the federal center, the healthy forces of Chechen society, headed by the religious and political figure Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov, carried out active work, trying to minimize losses among the civilian population. It was hard, exhausting work, requiring not only titanic physical effort, but also great personal courage, understanding of the importance of what was happening and the need to be ready to sacrifice one’s life if necessary. Hundreds and thousands of glorious sons of the Chechen people lost their lives in this brutal war against international terrorism, hundreds of families did not live to see their fathers, brothers and sisters. Once it started its move, the military machine could not stop with one wave of the hand or with one headquarters directive; children, women, and the elderly fell under its “hot paws.”
In this struggle, we lost our leader, who stood in the way of the complete extermination of the Chechen people as an ethnic unit. International terrorism has a lot at stake and would be ready to continue the war in Russia in its Chechen sector, regardless of the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians. But on his way he met the First President of the Chechen Republic, Hero of Russia Akhmat-Hadzhi - a strong man, a true patriot, ready to protect his people even at the cost of his own life. It was he who wrote the unforgettable words: “I came not to stop the war, but to remove it from our lives!” His whole life was concluded in serving the people, and his love for his people was so strong that it was impossible to defeat him, that he is still with us in the person of a worthy successor, raised and prepared by him for glorious victories and achievements. Proudly raising the banner of victory handed down by his father, Hero of Russia Ramzan Kadyrov rushed forward, confidently leading his people to labor feats.
It took us incredible work to prove to the whole world that the Chechen people are, in fact, creators, that they can build cities and villages in the shortest possible time, that they have a talented and wise leader, that the Chechen police are capable of stopping and eradicating terrorism. We presented this evidence in order to say that the time of unrest and chaos is over, there are no terrorists in our lives and therefore there is no need to continue the regime of the Counter-Terrorism Operation on the territory of the Chechen Republic.
The federal center appreciated the work being done in the republic and met the wishes of the republic’s leadership and residents. The CTO regime hindered the full development of the republic, investment projects could not be fully implemented, hampered the development of the tourism business, and had a negative impact on the overall image of the republic.
And on April 16, 2009, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee sent an emergency message about the abolition of the counter-terrorist operation regime on the territory of the Chechen Republic. Peace Day arrived in Chechnya, and residents breathed a sigh of relief.
Ramzan Kadyrov, a man who fought against international terrorism for many years, bringing this day closer with sleepless nights of work, said about him:
“This is a great day - the Day of Victory over International Terrorism. From this day on, the new history of our republic begins. We have proven to the whole world that we are capable of defending Russia, defending our culture, our traditions, which we will not allow anyone to destroy. We managed to preserve our national dignity. The abolition of the CTO regime was of utmost importance in the revival of the republic.
Thanks to this truly historic decision, our region has embarked on the path of peaceful socio-economic development. Only a few years have passed since the abolition of the CTO regime, but now we can talk about significant changes that have occurred during this time.
At the time when Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov was just beginning his path to the revival of the republic, no one believed in his success. I spoke a lot with representatives of the creative, cultural, and social spheres who lived outside the region. They all unanimously stated that they did not believe in the revival of the Chechen Republic in the near future. But today they returned to their small homeland and enjoy every day with us.
I remember the day when Akhmat-Hadji began the path to creation, and I am proud that I was on this path next to him.
The Chechen people follow this path, in which the Constitution occupies a dominant place. We will keep it and follow it.
Today, foreign investors calmly come to the republic and get acquainted with its investment and economic potential. Our athletes become winners at the most prestigious international competitions. We build schools, hospitals, kindergartens, stadiums. We live a peaceful and happy life. And this is our heritage, for which a huge price has been paid.”
Only those who spent many months under bombing, waiting in fear for the next purges, can truly appreciate the peace and tranquility of today. And we glorify the Day of Peace and give praise to the Almighty, who delivered us from war.
On April 16, 2009, the director of the FSB, the head of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee of Russia, Alexander Bortnikov, on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, canceled the order of 1999 declaring the territory of the Chechen Republic a zone for conducting counter-terrorist operations (CTO).
Head of the Chechen Republic R.A. Kadyrov, regarding the abolition of the CTO regime, then said: “This is a great day - the day of victory over international terrorism. From this day on, the new history of our republic begins. We have proven to the whole world that we are capable of defending Russia, defending our culture, our traditions, which we will not allow anyone to destroy. We managed to preserve our national dignity. The abolition of the CTO regime was of utmost importance in the revival of the republic. Thanks to this truly historic decision, our region has embarked on the path of peaceful socio-economic development. Only a few years have passed since the abolition of the CTO regime, but now we can talk about significant changes that have occurred during this time. At a time when Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov was just beginning his path to the revival of the republic, no one believed in success. I spoke a lot with representatives of the creative, cultural, and public spheres who lived outside the region. All of them said that they did not believe in the revival of the Chechen Republic in the near future. But today they returned to their small homeland and enjoy every day with us. I remember the day when Akhmat-Hadji began the path to creation, and I am proud that I was on this path next to him. Today the Chechen people follow the correct ideology, in which the Constitution occupies a dominant place. We will keep it and follow it. Currently, foreign investors are calmly coming to the republic to get acquainted with its investment and economic potential. Our athletes occupy the highest places on international podiums. We build schools, hospitals, kindergartens, stadiums. We live a peaceful and happy life and that is enough for us.”
A lot has changed in this short period of peacetime...
The first school in Russia for training Hafiz (readers who know the Koran by heart) opened on August 23, 2010 in the Kadyrovs’ ancestral village of Tsentoroe (Khosi-Yurt) in the Kurchaloevsky district. She bears the name of Zelimkhan Kadyrov.
In 2012, Hafiz schools were opened in Grozny and Gudermes, and construction of a Hafiz school in Urus-Martan is now underway. An international Islamic conference was held in the republic. Its participants included the most famous religious figures from many countries of the world. At the moment, 21 madrassas operate in the Chechen Republic, 102 ziyarat have been restored for pilgrimage, and 818 mosques are functioning.
I would like to especially emphasize the events that took place in 2012, which literally turned the spiritual sphere of the region upside down. This is the delivery to the Chechen Republic of the sacred relics of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the relics of the companions of the Prophet (May Allah be pleased with them)
Over the course of several days, the mosque named after Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov, where the relics were exhibited, was visited by more than one million people. Among them were residents of the entire North Caucasus, as well as other regions of Russia.
Some of the relics were left for eternal storage. This is clear evidence that in our republic everything is being done for the development of Islam, strict adherence to the path indicated by the great sheikhs and ustazs.
It should be noted that it has become a tradition in the republic to declare each coming year the year of restoration of some area. In recent years, 4 theaters have been restored and are operating in the republic. The Grozny City complexes and the Akhmat Arena stadium were opened, high-rise buildings appeared in the cities of Grozny, Gudermes, Argun, and just the other day a capsule was laid for the construction of the Shali City high-rise complex in the center of Shali.
Many other events also took place in the cultural and sports life of the Chechen Republic. And the leadership of the Chechen Republic, headed by Ramzan Akhmatovich Kadyrov, does not intend to stop there. Ahead, Insha-Allah, are achievements, successes and heights that await the sacred land of Chechnya and its citizens.
On Saturday, April 16, the Chechen Republic will celebrate the second anniversary of the abolition of the counter-terrorist operation regime, which lasted almost 10 years. This day in Chechnya is celebrated as the date of the end of the war, and is therefore declared the Day of Peace. Official authorities and non-governmental organizations differ in their assessment of this event.
The holiday will be celebrated in the republic with folk festivals, processions, concerts and sports competitions. On the eve of the event, on April 14, a round table dedicated to Peace Day was held in the Grozny-Inform studio. Speaker of the Chechen Parliament Dukvakha Abdurakhmanov, Minister of Internal Affairs Ruslan Alkhanov and Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic Nurdi Nukhazhiev, who participated in the discussion, stated that the abolition of the CTO regime was a turning point in the modern history of the Chechen Republic, and this decision had the most beneficial impact on the overall situation in the republic. The most striking examples of this, in their opinion, are: giving international status to the Grozny airport, opening a republican customs office and the opportunity to attract foreign investment.
Representatives of non-governmental organizations, who wished to remain anonymous, told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent that the abolition of the CTO in Chechnya did not lead to complete stabilization of the situation. Permanent hostilities, murders, kidnappings and unauthorized arrests continue here.
“The notorious CTO regime on the territory of Chechnya actually acted in violation of the norms of not only international, but also Russian legislation. The introduction of a CTO regime on a separate territory should have a certain time frame, but in our country this very regime persisted for ten years and, in principle, did not produce the results which the federal center wanted to receive. After all, the main goal of the entire second military campaign in Chechnya was not achieved - the complete defeat of the armed underground," says the head of one of the local non-governmental organizations.
He recalled that exactly a month after the abolition of the CTO regime in Grozny, for the first time in several years, a terrorist attack using a suicide bomber was carried out. And then a whole series of similar actions swept across the republic. “Local clashes continue today, not only in Chechnya, but also in neighboring regions,” the Caucasian Knot interlocutor added.
To prove that the war in the region has not ended, he recalled that in 2010, according to the security forces, about 90 former militants and their accomplices were killed in the republic and over 400 were detained. “Where is the logic here?” the social activist asks.
According to another interlocutor of the "Caucasian Knot", the CTO regime was beneficial to the Russian leadership to justify the disproportionate use of force in the Chechen Republic.
“This went on for ten years, and there was simply no point in preserving this regime any longer. The “carrot” policy replaced the “stick” policy. Thus, the Kremlin sought to raise the authority of local authorities and strengthen the existing regime,” the source said.
“In the first years of the CTO, Chechnya was something like a reservation, where extrajudicial executions, abductions and torture of citizens were carried out. Then all this began to decline and by 2009 there were much fewer cases of abductions and murders of people by security forces than in the first years second military campaign. Of course, today’s situation in the republic is fundamentally different from what it was in 2000-2003, but still the state of affairs with human rights in the republic leaves much to be desired,” the representative of the public organization emphasized.
As the "Caucasian Knot" previously reported, on April 16, 2009, the counter-terrorist operation regime introduced in September 1999 was abolished on the territory of the Chechen Republic. With the end of the CTO regime, 20 thousand military personnel of the internal troops are being withdrawn from Chechnya. In addition, restrictions on the regime of entry and exit of citizens, the regime of movement and the passport and visa regime are being lifted. Residents of Chechnya, like residents of other regions of the Russian Federation, can move freely around the country.
The "Caucasian Knot" continues to monitor the development of the situation in Chechnya and chronicles the terrorist attacks, shelling and kidnappings taking place there.
