Russian authorities have detained over 11,000 suspects in a massive security sweep following five terrorist bombings in the past sixteen days, which left over 200 dead. The wave of bombings, the continuing Islamic rebellion in the North Caucasus, and recent charges of corruption have thrown renewed speculation on President Boris Yeltsin's future and have politically damaged his new Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin. While many have speculated that the bombings are the work of Islamic militants, no one has been formally charged as of yet. These suspicions, combined with Government appeals to citizens to protect themselves, have led to concerns that vigilantism and racism against people from the Caucasus may develop in Russian cities. Others have speculated that President Yeltsin will use the present crisis to declare a state of emergency and rule by decree. Yeltsin has denied any such intention, saying he will simply serve the remainder of his term, which expires next year. The sites listed provide information about this terrorism.