Russian-occupied Tskhinvali accuses Tbilisi, EUMM Georgia, of collecting biological materials of ‘its residents’
EUMM Georgia says that it is another example of ‘malicious and irresponsible disinformation’ targeted against them. Photo: EUMM Georgia.
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The de facto government of Georgia’s Russian-occupied Tskhinvali region has accused Tbilisi and the European Union Monitoring Mission of ‘secretly collecting biological materials of the South Ossetian (Tskhinvali) people, which serves the goal of continuing our genocide.’
The de facto Security Committee of Tskhinvali says that the biological materials were transported to Tbilisi Lugar Centre, the US-built medical facility (now fully administered by Georgia) demonised by Russia.
The de facto agency says that they have mentioned ‘Georgian ambulance cars at the border twice’, claiming that the EUMM ensured the ‘secretive movement of Georgian doctors.’
The EUMM Georgia has called the information ‘completely false’ and ‘yet another example of malicious and irresponsible disinformation targeted at EUMM Georgia.’
Ambulance cars have been present with EUMM patrols since its inception. They are a standard precautionary measure. It is part of our duty of care towards our staff that they accompany EUMM personnel so that they can swiftly provide the necessary help in case of need, such as a car accident. This is particularly important in remote areas where speedy medical support is difficult to obtain,” EUMM Georgia said.
The EUMM Georgia stated that the ambulance was clearly visible, ‘there was no secretive movement’.