No UN confirmation for Tbilisi’s claims of Abkhaz violations

UNOMIG has said the situation on the ground cannot confirm Tbilisi and secessionist authorities’ respective claims about military buildups in the Abkhazian conflict zone. (more)

No government guarantees of immunity for Patarkatsishvili

Representatives of independent presidential candidate Badri Patarkatsishvili claimed on December 13 the government are trying to stop him from launching his campaign, after it emerged that the Imedi TV founder will not receive additional guarantees of immunity if he returns to Georgia. (more)

‘Murder victim’ turns up alive

On December 13, Human Rights Ombudsman Sozar Subari urged the prosecutor general to reconsider a murder case after it emerged that the alleged victim is in fact still alive. (more)

Sunshine and cow dung keeping Racha villagers warm

Some lucky Racha residents are enjoying a warmer winter this year thanks to an international development program and some clever alternative energy technologies. (more)

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