Violence in Russia Creates Worry for Sochi Olympics

As the winter Olympics get closer and closer, Russia struggles to contain the group of terrorist that pledged to attack the games. Cross fire between Russian forces and the alleged terrorist left seven militants dead as declared by officials on Saturday. The cross fire begun when Russian forces executed a sweep in Southern Russia near a small restaurant that was recently bombed and left 16 people injured on Friday.

President Vladimir Putin reassures the world he will do everything in his power to have the games be a success.
“Our goal — the goal of the organisers — is to ensure the security of Olympic Games participants and guests.”

The group of terrorist have been carrying out twin attacks in an attempt to make a new state in North Caucasus that abides by Islamic Shariah Laws. The region has been known as corrupt, specially in Chechnya, where Russian forces have been fighting separatist for the last 20 years. Recent twin bombings on trolleybuses and railroad stations have left over 100 injured and 34 dead.

“After the Boston Marathon bombings I can only hope that the games turn out okay. I really wouldn’t want more people to live that experience” said Jose Gamino, Junior at Urbana High School.