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The Always Red Light: Chechnya from inside

November 23, 2022 thread

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On a highway leading from Chechnya to Dagestan there is a traffic light. It is always red. Every day thousands of cars have to drive through this 24/7 red light to pass from one region to another. This isn't a mistake, but a well-organised system. Look at the arc on the right 🧵

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This monumental arc marks a checkpoint leading to the Hosi Yurt (now Akhmat …

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