Yes. Chechens were part of al-Qaeda's conventional formations when the take-down took place in 2001. Some of those remnants were there, but they were augmented with other Chechens later.
On September 20th, 2006. See this statement in context.
On September 20th, 2006. See this statement in context.
September 20th, 2006 / 5:15 p.m.
Associate Professor of History, Royal Military College of Canada
Yes. Chechens were part of al-Qaeda's conventional formations when the take-down took place in 2001. Some of those remnants were there, but they were augmented with other Chechens later.
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