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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 …
27/08/2002 - 11:33
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
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 …
Anxiety, Fears follow the Bombardment
Repeated violations of the Georgian airspace by the Russian warplanes have claimed their first victim. 70-years old villager Guram Otiashvili was killed and seven others injured as on dawn of August 23 Russian aircraft bombed Ilto valley and vicinity of Tianeti village, Iveri valley, Tbatani and Khevsureti part of the Georgian-Chechen border. The sharp reaction …
24/08/2002 - 20:41
Anxiety, Fears follow the Bombardment
Repeated violations of the Georgian airspace by the Russian warplanes have claimed their first victim. 70-years old villager Guram Otiashvili was killed and seven others injured as on dawn of August 23 Russian aircraft bombed Ilto valley and vicinity of Tianeti village, Iveri valley, Tbatani and Khevsureti part of the Georgian-Chechen border. The sharp reaction …
Russian Bombs Kill a Georgian Citizen
Several Russian jets [supposedly 4] dropped bombs in Ilto and Pankisi gorges early morning on August 23. One person died and seven were wounded as a result. The one was the first victim of continuous Russian bombardments. Since an armed clash between Russian soldiers and Chechen fighters at Itum-Kale, Chechnya, on July 29 the Russian aviation bombed …
OSCE Observers Confirm Bombing of the Georgian Territory
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) On August 24 OSCE Observers officially confirmed that on August 23 an air attack was commenced on Pankisi gorge. They stated that several unidentified aircraft entered Georgian airspace from the Russian side, informs “Echo of Moscow” Radio Station. According to the data of the OSCE Observers Mission to Georgia, …
OSCE Observers Confirm Bombing of the Georgian Territory
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) On August 24 OSCE Observers officially confirmed that on August 23 an air attack was commenced on Pankisi gorge. They stated that several unidentified aircraft entered Georgian airspace from the Russian side, informs “Echo of Moscow” Radio Station. According to the data of the OSCE Observers Mission to Georgia, …
Russian Border Troops Say Gelaev Moves Towards Russia
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) Representative of the Russian Border Troops in united headquarters of the Russian federal troops in North Caucasus told Russia’s Interfax news agency Chechen field commander Ruslan Gelaev moves from Georgia’s Pankisi gorge towards Russo-Georgian border.According to the source Gelaev is in “10-20 kilometers” from the border. Interestingly, the gorge …
Kremlin Says Georgia an “Enclave of Terrorism”
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) Russian official news agency RIA Novosti quotes unspecified source in the Kremlin saying that part of the Georgian territory became “an enclave of international terrorism.” The source also said deteriorating situation in Pankisi is a result of Georgia’s denial to allow Russian troops enter Pankisi. If the situation persists …
Ivanov Says Georgia Bombing “a step in the right direction”
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, commenting in Novosibirsk on the news of bombardments in Georgia denied Russian involvement and hinted it could have been the Georgian operation gone wrong.Ivanov said “this is not a first such announcement [on bombardment] from the Georgian side. Certainly, Russia has nothing to do …
Russia Informed About Possible Chechen Movements – President’s Spokesperson
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) Spokesperson of the Georgian President Kakha Imnadze stated that Georgian president has informed his Russian colleague on police operation in Pankisi and possible movements of groups of Chechens along the Russo-Georgian border one week in advance.Imnadze stated that Georgian official agencies and special services fully informed Russian authorities on …
American Senator Alarmed with the Bombing
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) US Senator Chuck Hagel (Nebraska) issued a statement in connections with the bombing of the Georgian territory by the Russian aircraft, Information Agency GEA informs. “I am concerned by these reports. This is a very serious matter. Russia needs to clarify what role it may have had in these …
American Senator Alarmed with the Bombing
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) US Senator Chuck Hagel (Nebraska) issued a statement in connections with the bombing of the Georgian territory by the Russian aircraft, Information Agency GEA informs. “I am concerned by these reports. This is a very serious matter. Russia needs to clarify what role it may have had in these …
High Education Crisis
Students Want Reformed University SystemIn the beginning of August, after the entry exams, the two students: Tea Tutberidze (F) and Giorgi Gotsiridze (M) appealed to a court against present rules of admittance to the universities. This is an unprecedented event in Georgian history. Students might achieve fundamental change of the 70 years old system. On …
Ukraine Offers Mediation to Russia and Georgia
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) President Leonid Kuchma has stated on August 23 that Ukraine is ready to act as a mediator between Russia and Georgia to resolve tensions between these two states.He also added that Ukraine finds itself very confused between ‘them’ [Russia and Georgia].Leonid Kuchma refrained from commenting events of August 23 …
Ukraine Offers Mediation to Russia and Georgia
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) As the Russian information agency Interfax reports, on August 23 Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma has stated on August 23 that Ukraine is ready to act as a mediator between Russia and Georgia to resolve tensions between these two states.He also added that Ukraine finds itself very confused between ‘them’ …
Russian Border Troops Say Gelaev Moves Towards Russia
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia) Representative of the Russian Border Troops in united headquarters of the Russian federal troops in North Caucasus told Russia’s Interfax news agency Chechen field commander Ruslan Gelaev moves from Georgia’s Pankisi gorge towards Russo-Georgian border.According to the source Gelaev is in “10-20 kilometers” from the border. Interestingly, the gorge …
Kremlin Says Georgia an “Enclave of Terrorism”
(Tbilisi, August 24 2002, Civil Georgia> Russian official news agency RIA Novosti quotes unspecified source in the Kremlin saying that part of the Georgian territory became “an enclave of international terrorism.” The source also said deteriorating situation in Pankisi is a result of Georgia’s denial to allow Russian troops enter Pankisi. If the situation persists …
Ivanov Says Georgia Bombing “a step in the right direction”
(Tbilisi, August 23 2002, Civil Georgia) Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov, commenting in Novosibirsk on the news of bombardments in Georgia denied Russian involvement and hinted it could have been the Georgian operation gone wrong.Ivanov said “this is not a first such announcement [on bombardment] from the Georgian side. Certainly, Russia has nothing to do …
23/08/2002 - 23:03
Russia Informed About Possible Chechen Movements – President’s Spokesperson
(Tbilisi, August 23 2002, Civil Georgia) Spokesperson of the Georgian President Kakha Imnadze stated that Georgian president has informed his Russian colleague on police operation in Pankisi and possible movements of groups of Chechens along the Russo-Georgian border one week in advance.Imnadze stated that Georgian official agencies and special services fully informed Russian authorities on …
US Ambassador Concerned About the Bombardment
(Tbilisi, August 23, 2002, Civil Georgia) – US Ambassador to Georgia Richard Miles expressed concern about Russian jets having bombed the Georgian territory and stated that such actions towards the neighboring country are alarming and inadmissible.Richard Miles hopes that the fact will be followed by corresponding reaction.The US Ambassador expressed sorrow for the victim of …
OSCE Observers Unable to Fulfill the Task, Russian Defense Minister Says
(Tbilisi, August 23, 2002, Civil Georgia) – Sergei Ivanov, Defense Minister of the Russian Federation, stated today that OSCE observers in Georgia are unable to fulfill their task properly, Russian news agency Ria Novosti reports. While talking on Russian observation on the antiterrorist operation Planned by Georgian in Pankisi Ivanov pointed out that the Russian …
Russian Bombs Kill a Georgian Citizen
Several Russian jets [supposedly 4] dropped bombs in Ilto and Pankisi gorges early morning on August 23. One person died and seven were wounded as a result. The one was the first victim of continuous Russian bombardments. Since an armed clash between Russian soldiers and Chechen fighters at Itum-Kale, Chechnya, on July 29 the Russian aviation bombed …
Georgian MFA Sends a Protest Note to Russia
(Tbilisi, August 23, 2002, Civil Georgia) – Irakli Menagharishvili, Foreign Affairs Minister of Georgia, made an official statement concerning the bombardment of Georgian territory today and called the action of Russian aviation a “bloody terror”. “Aggression is evident against the Georgian sovereignty, which resulted in killing peaceful population. All the responsibility is laid on those …
Protests Follow Russian Bombs
(Tbilisi, August 23, 2002, Civil Georgia) – Representatives of Political parties and NGOs started to gather in front of the Russian Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, expressing their protest towards Russia bombing Georgian territory. Common citizens join the protest as well. According to TV Company Rustavi 2, the protesters demand that Russian ambassador meet them so …
President Shevardnadze Harshly Comments on the Bombardment
(Tbilisi, August 22 2002, Civil Georgia) – “It’s time that Russia quit hunting Georgian villages and if the Russian armed forces do not obey their President, it’s his [Putin’s] problem”, Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze stated today after several Russian jets bombed the Georgian territory. “If this is continued Georgia will be obliged to use all …
Woman and Child Dead as a Result of Bombardment
(Tbilisi, August 23 2002, Civil Georgia) – According to preliminary information, a woman and a child died after Russian jets bombed the Georgian territory today, Valeri Khaburdzania, State Security Minister of Georgia, told the reporters. “10 Russian jets bombed territory of Itlo gorge, near Pankisi gorge, early in the morning today”, the Minister said.According to Russian …
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