EU denounces illegal “elections” in breakaway Tskhinvali

The Spokesperson of the European Union (EU) External Action Service has released a statement today denouncing the so-called presidential elections and the referendum on amending the name of the Georgian breakaway Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia).

"The European Union does not recognise the framework in which the so-called Presidential elections and the referendum on amending the name of the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia are due to take place on 9 April,” said Maja Kocijanicic.

"The European Union reaffirms its commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Georgia, including through its co-chairmanship of the Geneva International Discussions and the EU Monitoring Mission”, she added.

On the so-called Presidential elections & referendum on amending the name of breakaway region #SouthOssetia#Georgiahttps://t.co/WFJ4MRFUwF

— Maja Kocijančič (@MajaEUspox) April 8, 2017

The statement also highlighted the EU’s firm support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders.

Earlier a statement by the US State Department also condemned the upcoming illegal elections in the occupied region.

Tomorrow a so called "presidential election” and "referendum” on a name change is planned to be held in breakaway Tskhinvali region. Tbilisi says these events are illegitimate and will have no legal force.