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Split emerges in Caucasus Emirate militant group

8/17/2010

The split emerged following confusion over the future of Caucasus Emirate leader Dokka Umarov (alias Abu Usman). It initially appeared from a video released on 1 August that Umarov was standing down from his position, to be replaced by Chechen field commander Aslanbek Vadalov. However, it now appears that this video was not intended for public release and was instead aimed at canvassing the opinion of the Emirate's field commanders regarding a possible leadership change.

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There has been a split within the Caucasus Emirate following Dokka Umarov's resignation, which he later rescinded.
There has been a split within the Caucasus Emirate following Dokka Umarov's resignation, which he later rescinded.(PA)

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