ALKHANOV DISMISSES SPECULATION ABOUT EARLY RESIGNATION
By empty (1/25/2007 issue of the CACI Analyst)
Chechnya\'s President Alu Alkhanov said that he will not run for a second term but that his early resignation is not being considered. \"Concerning plans for a second term, I personally have not made such plans. This is my own wish, my decision,\" Alkhanov told Interfax on Thursday.Visit also
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