Bid to Extradite Chechen in Murder Case Begins
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From Times Wire Reports
Britain began extradition proceedings against a Chechen separatist wanted by Russia on charges of mass murder.
Russian authorities say Ahmed Zakayev was a senior Chechen rebel military commander who helped kill at least 300 Russian security personnel. He denies the charges.
His supporters say Zakayev is a peace negotiator and a minister in the Chechen government.
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