Two Georgian citizens illegally detained near occupied Tskhinvali released

Two Georgian citizens illegally detained by the occupation forces near the Russian-occupied Georgian region of Tskhinvali have been released.

Goga Metreveli, Roman Gochashvili and Nikoloz Pekshvelashvili were detained on October 4. However, the latter was released yesterday amid the multiple injuries he received in his attempt to escape.

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Based on the State Security Service of Georgia, the three were detained on the occupied territory adjacent to the village of Ergneti.

The illegal detention of Georgian citizens by Russian occupation forces near the occupation line of Tskhinvali and Abkhazia is a common issue.

The detainees are usually released after their families pay a fine.