Moscow Terror Trial Reveals Harrowing Details But Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

On March 22, 2024, the tragic massacre at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall stunned not only Russia but also the wider world, as four gunmen from Tajikistan killed 149 innocent people and wounded over 600. This ruthless assault, claimed by the Islamic State faction, was one of the deadliest attacks in Russia's capital in recent memory.Are Justice and Transparency Truly Served?Last Thursday, a Moscow military court convicted 19 individuals connected to this horrific event, sentencing most to life imprisonment behind closed doors—raising alarm bells about fairness and openness in prosecuting terrorism cases. Fifteen received life sentences and others were given decades-long...