Many people around the world are also concerned. In Latin America, however, there are more supporters of the technology, it seems. However, some of the supporters also suggest that more caution is needed. A new section on the crisis in Chechnya has been added . In a parallel to Kosovo, Russia is brutally cracking down on Chechens and many civilians have been killed.
International groups are alarmed at the human rights abuses.
This section helps provide links to other sources that are covering the issue and explores some of the various interests, such as oil, that may be fuelling this bloody conflict. Over time of course, more will be added. Additional sources of information about the upcoming WTO ministerial meeting has been added. One is an article from Le Monde Diplomatique, titled Trade before Freedom and looks at the impacts that the WTO has and will have on us. Another article points out how even two large proponents of free trade criticize the latest trends in corporate influence.