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World Service,05 Nov 2002,28 mins

Negotiating With Hostage Takers

Everywoman

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Anna Politkovskaya was the journalist sent in to mediate with the Chechen rebels during the Moscow theatre siege. She describes her experience. Also on the programme: Why one Miss World contestant is boycotting the show to try and save a woman's life. Plus, a look at the shared experiences of women politicians in Europe and Africa.

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