In Turkey, a Chechen Commander Makes Plans for War in Syria
From the relative safety of Turkey, Chechen fighters are making their way to fight in Syria; but their ultimate goal is Russia.
Marcin Mamon
Marcin Mamon is a journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Krakow, Poland. He has made a number of documentaries about Chechnya, including The Smell of Paradise, for BBC’s Storyville program.
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How a Chechen from Georgia Became a Feared Leader of ISIS
The Pankisi Gorge is a bucolic valley with shepherds and picturesque mountains. But in recent years, it's become better known as a jihadi recruiting ground, home to top Islamic State commanders like Omar al Shishani.
A Remote Region of Georgia Loses its Children to ISIS
The Islamic State has proven adept at recruiting young Muslims around the world. Georgia, a small, former Soviet state whose population is just 10 percent Muslim, has been particularly hard hit.
The Making of a Christian Taliban in Ukraine
The recruiting center for Dmytro Korchynsky’s holy war in Ukraine is located in the basement of a building in central Kiev in what used to be a billiard club. Anyone can sign up, and the location isn’t secret.
The Final Days of a Chechen Commander Fighting in Ukraine
I was the first reporter allowed to visit Isa Munayev's secret base, and I would be the last to see him alive.
In Midst of War, Ukraine Becomes Gateway for Jihad
Volunteer battalions are key to Ukraine's fight against Russian-backed separatists. A reporter goes inside a Chechen-led battalion.