Ramzan Kadyrov, son of Akhmad Kadyrov and current Head of the Chechen Republic
Founded
Akhmad Kadyrov's appointment as President of the Chechen Republic 2000, Grozny 24 years ago
Titles
Head of the Chechen Republic
President of the Chechen Republic
Mufti of the Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of the Chechen Republic
The Kadyrov family is a Chechen political family that has played a prominent role in the governance of Chechnya, an autonomous region of Russia, since Akhmad Kadyrov became the head of the Chechen state in 2000.[1] The region has been governed by members of the Kadyrov family nearly continuously since 2000, with a brief lapse in power from 2004 to 2007 during Alu Alkhanov's tenure as president.
Ramzan Kadyrov has been noted for attempting to establish a political dynasty to succeed him, appointing various family members to key positions within the Chechen political administration and paramilitary forces.[2] Under the control of the Kadyrov family, Chechnya has become notable for its human rights abuses, including murder, torture, forced disappearances and illegal destruction of property, particularly against LGBTQ+ groups.[3][4][5]
^Bushard, Brian. "'My Time Has Come': Controversial Chechen Leader Ramzan Kadyrov Appears To Say He'll Resign". Forbes. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
^Roth, Andrew (31 December 2023). "Chechen warlord applauds teenage son's violence as he grooms dynasty for power". The Observer. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
^"Russia". Amnesty International. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
^"No justice in sight for grave crimes in Chechnya". ECCHR. European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
^"Human rights abuses in Chechnya should be investigated, not covered up". Council of Europe. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
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