Int’l community sends condolences over death of TV Pirveli cameraman

People protesting the death of TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava in front of the parliament. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge. 

Agenda.ge, 11 Jul 2021 - 21:03, Tbilisi,Georgia

Foreign embassies in Georgia and international organisations have sent condolences to the Georgian public following the death of TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava, who was beaten up by Tbilisi Pride counter demonstrators on July 5. 

The United States Embassy in Georgia extended its condolences to the family of TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava and called for ‘calm and an end to the violence that has already caused one tragic loss of life.’

His bravery as he defended his colleague and his commitment to the fundamental freedoms long cherished in this country represent the best qualities and traditions of the people of Georgia,” the US embassy to Georgia said.