Russian Beslan school massacre 20th anniversary marked, with 334 deaths including 186 children.
On September 1, 2024, Russia commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Beslan school massacre, where 334 people, including 186 children, were killed in a 50-hour hostage crisis initiated by militants at School Number One in North Ossetia. The chaotic assault by Russian special forces ended the siege but led to significant casualties. Criticism of the Russian government's handling of the incident continues, underscored by a 2017 European Court of Human Rights ruling citing "serious failings."
September 01, 2024
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