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Article: Mufti and uniform blur in Ossetia; South Ossetia lowers its guard ; In Russia's embrace, it tries to rein in force that faced off against Georgia
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- August 17, 2009
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ELLEN BARRY
International Herald Tribune
08-17-2009
Mufti and uniform blur in Ossetia; South Ossetia lowers its guard ; In Russia's embrace, it tries to rein in force that faced off against Georgia
Byline: ELLEN BARRY
Type: News
For years, there was not much difference between a civilian and a soldier in South Ossetia, which was embroiled in a long struggle to separate from Georgia.
For years, there was not much difference between a civilian and a soldier in South Ossetia, which was embroiled in a long struggle to separate from Georgia.
David G. Sanakoyev, for example, wore a tie during the day. As South Ossetia's ombudsman for human rights, he handled complaints about prison conditions or ...