US Embassy troubled by resumed border erection at Gugutiantkari, near occupied Tskhinvali
The occupation forces started erecting a so-called border in the village of Gugutiantkari on the eve of the eleventh anniversary of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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The United State embassy to Georgia “is troubled by reports" that Russian-backed de-facto authorities have resumed the erection of fencing in the village of Gugutiantkari, Gori Municipality, near the Russian occupied region of Tskhinvali (South Ossetia).
The process of ‘borderisation’ is a threat to peace and stability, as it harms livelihoods and hinders the flow of people and goods”, the US Embassy stated.
It again called on Russia “to withdraw its forces to pre-conflict positions and allow unfettered access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance”.
The current Chairperson of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak called on "all the sides to work towards peace, re-build bridges and put the local population first".
In August, Georgia commemorates wars and their victims. During this time of reflection, I call on all sides to work towards peace, re-build bridges and put the local population first. The status quo is not acceptable - those affected by conflict deserve better.
— Miroslav Lajčák (@MiroslavLajcak) August 15, 2019
The occupation forces started erection a so-called border in the village of Gugutiantkari on the eve of the eleventh anniversary of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war.
Although they soon suspended their works , they again resumed to erect metal constructions and barbed wires a week later.
Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsalia met with foreign diplomats to discuss the erection of artificial barriers in the village of Gugutiantkari yesterday.
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Tomorrow the diplomats will visit the village to become familiar with the situation on ground, the foreign ministry reports.
The ministry official Vladimir Konstantinidi said the co-chairs of Geneva International Discussions and the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM), as well as the rest of international community, have also been informed of the situation near the occupation line.
Georgian Minister of Reconciliation and Civil Equality Ketevan Tsikhelashvili, who visited Gugutiantkari today, said the erection of barbed wire fences "adds tension" to the situation on ground and affects the local population.
Minister Tsikhelashvili said with its peace policy Georgia will finally manage to overcome 'borderisation'.