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Chechnya claims over half of divorced couples reunited since 2017

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chechen authorities reported that over half of divorced couples reconciled since a commission was formed in 2017.
  • The commission has identified 6,020 divorced couples, with 3,038 deciding to reunite, affecting over 5,000 children.
  • While the commission aims to preserve families and traditional values, human rights advocates have criticized its methods, suggesting reconciliations may occur under pressure, particularly for women.

Chechen authorities announced that more than half of divorced couples have reconciled since the establishment of a commission aimed at harmonizing marital and family relations in 2017. The state television channel "Grozny" reported that the commission has identified 6,020 divorced couples since July 2017. Of these, 3,038 couples have decided to reunite, a decision impacting 5,371 children. The commission has conducted 25,124 events during its operation.

The commission was initiated by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on July 4, 2017. Its stated objectives include preserving families, protecting children's interests, and strengthening traditional family values. However, the commission's activities have drawn criticism from human rights activists and residents of the republic.

According to "Kavkazsky Uzel" (Caucasus Knot), the commission includes clergy, elders, government officials, police, and psychologists. Human rights defenders express concern that some reconciliations might be coerced, especially when women initiate the divorce.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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