Bombing Suspects' Chechen Roots Weigh Heavy On Nation' Refugees - NPR

The Tsarnaev brothers are among tens of thousands of Chechens whose families have sought asylum abroad after two brutal wars with Russia. About 10 percent of the entire Chechen population now lives in Europe.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN: (Through Translator) Before, for Americans, the Chechens were a people fighting for their freedom. Now, we're being associated with al-Qaida and international terrorism.

BEARDSLEY: He says Russia has won the propaganda war. Now, Putin can continue his policies of force and no one will question him. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Paris.  More, - Bombing Suspects' Chechen Roots Weigh Heavy On Nation' Refugees - Eleanor Beardsley
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