The local watchdog, Human Rights Center (HRIDC), stated in its recent report that throughout 2019 “the representatives of the Russian Federation continued mass human rights violations” along the occupation line dividing Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia from Georgia proper. Speaking of the “illegal borderization,” the HRIDC focused on developments in Chorchana, Gugutiantkari and Atotsi villages, in Khashuri, Gori and Kareli municipalities, respectively. The report also focused on the closure of crossing points connecting the occupied regions with Georgia proper, and “humanitarian crisis” in Akhalgori Municipality in occupied Tskhinvali. The HRIDC also stated that Tskhinvali’s decision to close the crossing point connecting occupied Akhalgori district with Georgia proper and to restrict Akhalgorians meet their humanitarian needs, violate international law. This post is also available in: ქართული (Georgian)

Source: The Local February 04, 2020 15:11 UTC