. >> disappearance this are common in the northern caucasus, where russia is fighting against islamic extremists. they think civilian casualties are inevitable, a necessary evil, but he says reports of kidnappings by security forces are exaggerated. >> with these alleged kidnappings, it happens that families find the person at work or late in the evening. then they find out they have gone underground to fight alongside the rebels. >> he has heard the other side of the story. he meets people like this person, whose brother was abducted in public seven years ago. >> the court of human rights has handed down a ruling which decrease the family members are to receive compensation of 70,000 euros. that also calls for russia to find and punish those responsible. >> the lawyer says the state usually pays the plaintiff, but those responsible are rarely found. that is often theost important thing for family members. but he is convinced it was still right to go to court for his brother and all the others who disappear in the northern caucasus. >> there is no point in giving up hope. you have to