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Monday, August 31 2009, #163 (1929)

Russia will protect ships en route to Abkhazia

The Russian Federal Security coast guard will escort vessels which enter waters controlled (more)

New Defence Minister criticised

Appointing 28-year-old Bacho Akhalaia as Minister of Defence has prompted mounting criticism (more)

Abkhazia denies shooting at Georgian police post

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The News in Brief

"More prisoners to enjoy early release" (more)

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Ministry of Defence in the spotlight

Over the past couple of days the Georgian Ministry of Defence has come under scrutiny (more)

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"Travel to EU countries will be easier " (more)
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