Tearful, Terrified, And Televised: Chechen Teen Apologizes For Criticizing Authorities
- By RFE/RL
Sixteen-year-old Magomed Akhmatov recently appeared on Chechen television in tears, apologizing profusely for criticizing Chechen and Russian leaders on social media. Several other Chechens who have spoken out about social and political issues have wound up making similar public apologies.