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Kadyrov
Кадыров
Founded Akhmad Kadyrov's appointment as President of the Chechen Republic
2000, Grozny
24 years ago
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The Kadyrov family is a Chechen political family that has played a prominent role in the governance of Chechnya, an autonomous region of Russia, since Akhmad Kadyrov became the head of the Chechen state in 2000. [1] The region has been governed by members of the Kadyrov family nearly continuously since 2000, with a brief lapse in power from 2004 to 2007 during Alu Alkhanov's tenure as president.

Ramzan Kadyrov has been noted for attempting to establish a political dynasty to succeed him, appointing various family members to key positions within the Chechen political administration and paramilitary forces. [2] Under the control of the Kadyrov family, Chechnya has become notable for its human rights abuses, including murder, torture, forced disappearances and illegal destruction of property, particularly against LGBTQ+ groups. [3] [4] [5]

Members

References

  1. ^ Bushard, Brian. "'My Time Has Come': Controversial Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Appears To Say He'll Resign". Forbes. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  2. ^ Roth, Andrew (31 December 2023). "Chechen warlord applauds teenage son's violence as he grooms dynasty for power". The Observer. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Russia". Amnesty International. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  4. ^ "No justice in sight for grave crimes in Chechnya". ECCHR. European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Human rights abuses in Chechnya should be investigated, not covered up". Council of Europe. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Главное о кадровой политике Кадырова". Caucasian Knot. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
  7. ^ Besedin, Andrei (21 September 2023). "The Teenage Sons Of Kremlin-Backed Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Are In The Spotlight. Why?". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 31 December 2023.