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Russian special forces (OMON) troops enter the outskirts of Chechnya's second largest city, Gudermes November 11, 1999. Tens of thousands of Chechen civilians have fled the fighting into neighboring republics creating a humanitarian disaster. The United States is accusing Russia of violating international agreements on the conduct of war, including the Geneva conventions, in its offensive in Chechnya. (Photo by Mark H. Milstein/ANS)

Russian special forces (OMON) troops enter the outskirts of Chechnya's second largest city, Gudermes November 11, 1999. Tens of thousands of Chechen civilians have fled the fighting into neighboring republics creating a humanitarian disaster. The United States is accusing Russia of violating international agreements on the conduct of war, including the Geneva conventions, in its offensive in Chechnya. (Photo by Mark H. Milstein/ANS)