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Russia Rejected OSCE Participation in Investigation
(Tbilisi, August 30 2002, Civil Georgia) – Russia rejected Georgian proposals for OSCE participation in joint investigation of August 23 bombardments of the Georgian territory.According to the Georgian representative in OSCE Giga Burduli, Russian side severely criticized OSCE Border Monitoring Group and disapproved its participation in the joint investigative commission together with Georgia and Russia.Burduli …
30/08/2002 - 11:30
Ethnic Arab Detained In Pankisi, Terrorist Connections Possible
(Tbilisi, August 30 2002, Civil Georgia) – Ministry of Security Affairs detained ethnic Arab in the Pankisi Gorge. According to his passport he is French citizen. Nika Laliashvili, Head of the press-office of Ministry of Security Affairs, told “Civil Georgia”, “the passport of detainee could be falsified. His documents are being examined now”.According to Laliashvili, …
EU Concerned with Bombing of Georgian Territory
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) European Union issued a declaration on violation of Georgian Airspace. “The EU is seriously concerned at the confirmation by OSCE border monitors of violations of Georgian airspace by military aircraft, and by reports of the bombing of villages in northern Georgia on 22/23 August, resulting in civilian casualties.The EU …
29/08/2002 - 17:40
Rally in Tskhinvali Region
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) The police officer of the village Kurta in Tskhinvali region was severely beaten 9am on August 29. Recently, there have been a number of beating and kidnapping incidents of ethnic Georgians. Georgian population rallies in Kurta, where Georgians from several villages has gathered. According to protesters, government must look …
3-rd Phase of GTEP Started
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) 11 am ceremony was held at the Krtsanisi Training Center to mark the beginning of Georgian Train and Equip Program 3-rd phase. President Eduard Shevrdnadze and Minister of Defense Davit Tevzadze attended the ceremony.3-rd phase of GTEP implies replacement of Command staff training by the tactical training. 400 Georgian …
Russia Demand Extradition of 13 Chechen Detainees
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) Russian General Prosecutor’s Office demanded from Georgia to extradite 13 Chechen detainees. Russian side sent to Georgian General Prosecutor’s Office 700 page material on them.According to Paata Rtskhiladze, Head of the Interbational Relations Department, sent material is being examined by the Georgian side. Besides, lawyers of Chechens required the …
Georgia Refused Russian Proposal
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) “We exclude the possibility of involving armed forces of any other state in the Pankisi Gorge”, said Kakha Imnadze, press secretary of President Shevardnadze on August 28.This comment was made after President Putin had offered Georgian side assistance in clearing Panksii Gorge from Chechen terrorists.According to Imnadze, Georgia “will …
State Department Comments on President Putin’s Statement
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) “We’re very aware of the concerns that were expressed by President Putin and others in Russia about incursions into Russia by Chechen fighters who operate from the Pankisi Gorge region of Georgia. but we’ve also made quite clear that we regret the loss of life and deplore the violation …
Georgian Army Entered Inner Khevsureti
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) Armed forces of Georgian Ministry of Defense entered inner Khevsureti on August 28. Georgian army deployed near the village Barisakho and opened checkpoints. Minister of Defense Davit Tevzadze himself arrived in Barisakho.Tevzadze told reporters that deployment of armed forces in Barisakho is a part of planned military exercises.Khevsureti borders …
First Suspect Detained As a Result of Anti-Criminal Operation
(Tbilisi, August 29 2002, Civil Georgia) On August 28 Georgian law enforcers detained the first suspect after anti-criminal operation had begun in the Pankisi Gorge. Law enforcers do not disclose the name of the detainee yet.Minister for Internal Affairs Koba Narchemashvili said the detainee is suspected of committing several murders. He has been hiding for …
Sukhumi Authority Awarded Syrian Citizens
(Tbilisi, August 28 2002, Civil Georgia) During his visit to Syria deputy Prime Minister of self-declared Abkhazia Vladimir Zantaria awarded 8 Syrian citizens with decoration of “Leon” for courage.According to order of President of self-declared Abkhazia – Ardzinba “Syrian citizens were awarded for their courage and heroism shown in the war of Abkhaz people for …
28/08/2002 - 17:42
Georgia Needs Russian Help to Fight Chechen Guerillas
(Tbilisi, August 28 2002, Civil Georgia) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his concern about misunderstanding and lack of partnership between Russia and Georgia. According to “Rianovosti”, Putin emphasized, “the situation at the Russian-Georgian border is not alarming, but poor coordination and misunderstanding with our partners in Georgia”.“Recently, we were told that there are no terrorists …
Reservist Policemen Leave Akhmeta Region
(Tbilisi, August 28 2002, Civil Georgia) 500 reservist policemen left Akhmeta region, informs “Interfax”.Head of the Public Relations of Ministry of Internal Affairs Paata Gomelauri could not approve this information. “It is not excluded that certain number of policemen from reserve groups left Akhmeta region yesterday. Though, number of Internal Troops deployed in the Pankisi …
Stable Situation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 28 2002, Civil Georgia) “There is a stable situation in the Pankisi Gorge so far”, Nika Lalishvili, head of the press-office of Ministry of Security Affairs, told “Civil Georgia” August 28.Ministers for Internal and Security Affairs have been in the Pankisi Gorge since the beginning of anti-criminal operation.“Our goal is to eliminate Pankisi …
EU Demand Investigation of Peter Shaw Case
(Tbilisi, August 28 2002, Civil Georgia) EU will suspend its assistance to Georgia If the case of British banker peter Shaw is not investigated soon, EU warned Georgian authority again.Georgia would loose 23 million euros in FY 2002 if EU suspends its financial-technical assistance.Seven gunmen kidnapped British citizen Peter Show, co-director of the Agro-Business Bank …
Russia Accuses Georgia of Firing Russian Border
(Tbilisi, August 28 2002, Civil Georgia) Russian Border Guard of North Caucasus accused Georgia that Russian borders were fired from Georgian side on August 27. Russian Border Guard sent a letter to the Georgian Department of Border Guard and protested the incident. Press-office of Georgian Border Guard categorically refused Russian blame. According to the representative …
Disagreement Between Parliament and President
(Tbilisi, August 28 2002, Civil Georgia) President Eduard Shevardnadze does not approve the resolution of the Parliament. “Parliament may give President recommendations, but the ultimate decision is made by the President. Today, leaving CIS is inadmissible”, told the President reporters during his visit to Akhmeta region on August 27.Minister for Foreign Affairs Irakli Menagarishvili shares …
Tbilisi Offered Moscow Joint Investigation
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) MFA of Georgia offered Moscow to create joint investigative commission to examine the August 23 bombardment case of Georgian territory.According to spokesman of MFA Kakha Sikharulidze, “Georgian side confirmed its readiness to begin investigation of the case in order to find out the guilty in this barbaric action”.The Observer …
27/08/2002 - 20:31
Sukhumi Addressed UN and Moscow
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) MFA of self-declared Abkhazia asked UN and Moscow to influence Georgian authority not to let it wage war against Abkhazia, informs “Interfax”.According to the text sent from Sukhumi, “Actions of Georgian government give us reason to think that Georgian side prepares for another war”.“At the first stage of aggression …
Georgia Does not Have Right to Make Decisions Unilaterally
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) “Georgia do not have the right to make decisions unilaterally about withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from South Ossetia”, General-Major Vasil Prizemlyn, Commander-in-Chief of collective peacekeeping forces in Tskhinvali region, told “Interfax”.“Decision on withdrawal of joint peacekeeping forces 0f Russia, Ossetia and Georgia van only be made by the approval …
President Shevardnadze Arrived in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) President Shevardnadze arrived in Akhmeta region today to attend the funerals of Guram Otiashvili, who was killed during bombardments of Georgian territory August 23. President expressed condolences to Otiashvili’s family, “Rustavi 2” informs.State minister Avtandil Jorbenadze as well as other ministers accompanied the President.Afterwards, President went to Pankisi and …
President Shevardnadze Arrived in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) President Shevardnadze arrived in Akhmeta region today to attend the funerals of Guram Otiashvili, who was killed during bombardments of Georgian territory August 23. President expressed condolences to Otiashvili’s family, “Rustavi 2” informs.State minister Avtandil Jorbenadze as well as other ministers accompanied the President.Afterwards, President went to Pankisi and …
Georgia Accuses Russia of Violating UN Charter
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) Permanent representative of Georgia to UN Revaz Adamia informed the Security Council that Russia “explicitly violated” international law and UN Charter. Adamia said Georgian side is convinced that Russia bombed Georgian territory August 23, which caused casualties.Revaz Adamia accused Russia of “state terrorism” on the special press conference and …
Problems in Pankisi should be addressed by Georgia, State Department Says
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) “Georgia is beginning to move forces into the Pankisi area to establish government control there. We believe that those problems in that area should be first addressed by the Georgian Government. We’ve worked with the Georgian Government to try to make sure that they can take more responsibility there …
Rally against Russian Troops
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) “United Democrats” rally in front of the Headquarter of Russian Troops in South Caucasus and demand their withdrawal from Georgia.“Russia is not our partner. We should not stay with this country in the CIS”, stated Koka Gabashvili in the interview with “Rustavi 2”.“United Democrats” rally to protest the bombardment …
CEC Recounted 25% of Votes in Tbilisi
(Tbilisi, Civil Georgia, August 27, 2002) – Central Elections Commission already accounted 25% of vote casts of Tbilisi local elections. Ultimate results will be announced at the end of September.According to CEC representative, recount results are not very different from the previous one.After categorical demands and ultimatums of the Investigation Commission of the Parliament, on …
CEC Recounted 25% of Votes in Tbilisi
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) Central Elections Commission already accounted 25% of vote casts of Tbilisi local elections. Ultimate results will be announced at the end of September.According to CEC representative, recount results are not very different from the previous one.After categorical demands and ultimatums of the Investigation Commission of the Parliament, on July …
Georgia to Upgrade its Air-Defense System
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) Georgian government plans to upgrade its air-defense system. For this purpose, Georgian side holds negotiations with Ukraine and Czech Republic.According to Georgian Ambassador to Ukraine, in collaboration with Ukraine Georgia plans to repair its own equipment, train the cadre and purchase some new equipment.After the August 23 bombardment, Georgian …
Parliament did not Annul Contract with “Itera”
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August Parliament discussed the issue of annulations of contract with energy company “Itera”. The representatives of the “United Democrats”, “Traditionalists” and “Nationalist Movement” supported this proposal. They insisted on voting. Though, majority of Parliamentarians voted against.NGO representatives met with the leader of “Nationalist Movement” Mikheil Saakashvili …
Detained Russian Policemen Released
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) Three detained Russian policemen were extradited to Russia according to the decision made by the Ministry of Security Affairs.Georgian law enforcers detained three Russian policemen – Ugrimov, Blinov and Titchkov – at the entrance of the Pankisi Gorge. According to detainees, they were going to buy a car. Georgian …
Ministers of Law Enforcement Agencies Arrive in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August Minister for Internal Affairs Koba Narchemashvili and Minister for Security Affairs Valeri Khaburdzania arrived in Pankisi Gorge. According to them operation proceeds as it was planned prior.Ministers of law enforcement agencies arrived in the troubled gorge on the second day of the anti-criminal operation. “We …
Parliament Condemned Bombardment of Georgian Territory
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) After three-day heated discussions Parliament of Georgia issued a statement where the bombardment of Georgian territory on 23 of August is condemned.On 26 of August a few issues and texts of declarations were discussed on the Parliamentary Bureau: withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces from Georgia, leaving CIS, recall of …
Ministers of Law Enforcement Agencies Arrive in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 27 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August Minister for Internal Affairs Koba Narchemashvili and Minister for Security Affairs Valeri Khaburdzania arrived in Pankisi Gorge. According to them operation proceeds as it was planned prior.Ministers of law enforcement agencies arrived in the troubled gorge on the second day of the anti-criminal operation. “We …
Major Maneuvers Near Pankisi
On August 25 the Defense Ministry started large-scale military exercises “Kakheti 2002”. The exercises run in parallel with the anti-criminal operations in Pankisi, started by the Interior Ministry on August 23. Nowadays there is an unprecedented concentration of the Georgian armed units in Akhmeta district. “Kakheti 2002” exercises were officially opened by the Defense Minister …
26/08/2002 - 19:27
Major Maneuvers Near Pankisi
On August 25 the Defense Ministry started large-scale military exercises “Kakheti 2002”. The exercises run in parallel with the anti-criminal operations in Pankisi, started by the Interior Ministry on August 23. Nowadays there is an unprecedented concentration of the Georgian armed units in Akhmeta district. “Kakheti 2002” exercises were officially opened by the Defense Minister …
Sergei Ivanov Refuse Bombardment Again
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov refused bombardment of Georgian territory again. “I remind you that such accuses are regularly repeated from Georgian side”, Ivanov told reporters on 26 of August.He did not make comment on the US State Department statement where the US government expresses its concern about the …
Russian Military Hail Creation of Joint Investigative Commission
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) According to Russian information sources, Russian and Georgian militaries are ready to investigate the case of recent bombardment of Georgian territory.“Commander-in-Chief of Russian Air Forces General-Colonel Vladimir Mikhailov received a telegram today from the Commander-in-Chief of Georgian Air Forces General-Major Berozashvili. Georgian General offers Russian side to create joint …
Russian Envoy Met with Jergenia
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August Russian MFA issued a statement, according to which special envoy of Russian President to Abkhaz conflict issue Vladimir Loshinin visited Abkhazia, where he met with the Prime-Minister of self-declared Abkhazia.Current relations between Tbilisi and Sukhumi were discussed, special attention was paid to the situation in …
Shevardnadze Sent Letter to Putin
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August president Shevardnadze informed journalists at the briefing that he had sent the letter to president Putin concerning the bombardment of Georgian territory by Russian aviation.“Apart of concrete facts, there are some suggestions about future relations between Georgia and Russia”, remarked Shevardnadze.Asked what should Georgian military …
Shevardnadze Sent Letter to Putin
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August president Shevardnadze informed journalists at the briefing that he had sent the letter to president Putin concerning the bombardment of Georgian territory by Russian aviation.“Apart of concrete facts, there are some suggestions about future relations between Georgia and Russia”, remarked Shevardnadze.Asked what should Georgian military …
Bombardment was Aimed at Interrupting of Operation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) “Bombardment [of Georgian territory] was aimed at interrupting planned operation in Pankisi which has to clear the gorge from the terrorists that have been deliberately pushed to the Georgia”, stated President Shevardnadze in his traditional radio interview on 26 of August.“The aim of bombardment is to maintain permanent tension …
Bombardment was Aimed at Interrupting of Operation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) “Bombardment [of Georgian territory] was aimed at interrupting planned operation in Pankisi which has to clear the gorge from the terrorists that have been deliberately pushed to the Georgia”, stated President Shevardnadze in his traditional radio interview on 26 of August.“The aim of bombardment is to maintain permanent tension …
8 Russian Border Guards Killed by Russians Themselves
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 25 of August Deputy Minister for Internal Affairs of Ingushetia Khazmatan Albakov stated that the two Russian soldiers, who escaped a few days ago, killed 8 Russian border guards. 8 Russian soldiers were killed on 22 of August at the Nazran. On 25 of August representative of Russian …
Shervashidze Says, There is Peaceful Situation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August Commander of Internal Troops Giorgi Shervashidze told reporters that after additional units entered the gorge, there is peaceful situation in Pankisi. “Local residents support endeavor of authority aiming at making order in the troubled region”.Shervashidze stated that Ministry of Internal Affairs plans to recruit local …
After Solving Pankisi Problem Tensions on Border Would Ease
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 24 of August Russian MFA issued a statement according to which Russian government welcomes the intention of Tbilisi to make an order in troubled Pankisi Gorge. Though, Russian side expressed its dissatisfaction about Georgia’s “anti-terrorist tactic, which implies peaceful push-out of terrorists from Georgia”.“Terrorists should be blockaded, disarmed …
8 Russian Border Guards Killed by Russians Themselves
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 25 of August Deputy Minister for Internal Affairs of Ingushetia Khazmatan Albakov stated that the two Russian soldiers, who escaped a few days ago, killed 8 Russian border guards. 8 Russian soldiers were killed on 22 of August at the Nazran. On 25 of August representative of Russian …
Shervashidze Says, There is Peaceful Situation in Pankisi
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 26 of August Commander of Internal Troops Giorgi Shervashidze told reporters that after additional units entered the gorge, there is peaceful situation in Pankisi. “Local residents support endeavor of authority aiming at making order in the troubled region”.Shervashidze stated that Ministry of Internal Affairs plans to recruit local …
After Solving Pankisi Problem Tensions on Border Would Ease
(Tbilisi, August 26 2002, Civil Georgia) On 24 of August Russian MFA issued a statement according to which Russian government welcomes the intention of Tbilisi to make an order in troubled Pankisi Gorge. Though, Russian side expressed its dissatisfaction about Georgia’s “anti-terrorist tactic, which implies peaceful push-out of terrorists from Georgia”.“Terrorists should be blockaded, disarmed …
Defense – In Need of More Governmental Attention
On August 25 terrain exercises of the Georgian Armed Forces begin in Akhmeta. Approximately 600 Georgian army men will participate in the exercises. Defense Minister David Tevzadze excluded possibility of involvement of these units into real combat actions during the exercises but added that the exercises would facilitate to settlement of the Pankisi problem. Meanwhile …
White House Statement on Georgia Bombardment
(Tbilisi, August 25 2002, Civil Georgia) The office of the Press Secretary at the White House issued its special statement on bombardment of the Georgian territory by the Russian warplanes, deploring violation of Georgia’s sovereignty.Full text of the statement follows: “The United States is deeply concerned about credible reports that Russian military aircraft indiscriminately bombed …
25/08/2002 - 15:58
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