Today marks the sixth anniversary of what many people call Russia’s 9/11: the terrible three-day hostage crisis at School Number One in Beslan, North Ossetian. Armed militants from Ingushetia and Chechnya captured over 1,100 parents and children inside the school building, holding them for three days in unbearably hot conditions with little food or water until Russian special forces stormed the school. Over 300 people were killed. Hundreds more were wounded and a school, a town, and a country were traumatized.
Wikipedia provides an exhaustive list of media coverage, books, films, and other reporting on the Beslan Siege. RIA Novosti has published some very moving photos of the commemoration ceremonies.
If you are interested in making a charitable contribution to the survivors of Beslan, contact UNICEF or CAF Charities.
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