NEWSLINK Christian Science Monitor: As Kremlin’s Nemtsov case unravels, eyes on Chechen connection

March 18, 2015 JRL Russia List Assassinations, Beatings, Threats, Chechnya, Dagestan, North Caucasus, Newslinks

The assassination of activist Boris Nemtsov was carried out by Chechens inspired by Islam, according to the Kremlin. But as that claim falls apart, Russian eyes are turning elsewhere

The Kremlin’s case against five Chechens accused of murdering liberal activist Boris Nemtsov for his “anti-Muslim” statements appears to be unraveling at lightning speed.

The alleged shooter, Zaur Dadayev, was likely tortured in custody and denied that he had confessed to the crime, a Russian human rights official said Tuesday after a prison visit. …

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2015/0311/As-Kremlin-s-Nemtsov-case-unravels-eyes-on-Chechen-connection-video