SMS text messages urge rebels to surrender in exchange for a fair trial

According to Reuters, Russia's intelligence services have found a new way of getting a surrender appeal to Chechen separatist rebels. They are sending it on mobile phones by SMS text message.

"Mobile phone subscribers in Ingushetia, which neighbours Chechnya, have begun receiving SMS messages from Russia's state anti-terrorist committee urging rebels to take up an offer to disarm in exchange for a fair trial."

The message provides four telephone numbers for rebels to call to negotiate an end to "their participation in armed groups".

emily | 8:09 AM | SMS and Politics |
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