Russian-controlled Tskhinvali temporarily closes only crossing point with rest of Georgia

The Russian-controlled de facto Tskhinvali region of Georgia has announced a ‘temporarily closure’ of the only, Kartsmani crossing point with the rest of Georgia ‘due to increased security threats in New Year days.’ 

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The de facto authorities say that the crossing point will be closed at 8 pm today and will reopen at 6 am on January 3, 2020. 

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The other crossing points between the region and the rest of Georgia have been closed since early September of 2019, creating a severe humanitarian situation on the ground.