The News in Brief
Monday, June 16, 2023
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Arrest of the Assailant of Zura Japaridze Confirmed by Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has confirmed the arrest of the attacker who targeted Zura Japaridze, the leader of "Girchi - More Freedom" party. The case has been initiated under Article 126 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to violence.
Earlier today, during a seminar organized by the 'Liberal Academy' in Borjomi, Zura Japaridze was attacked near Gori's 'Smart' while en route to the event.
Subsequently, Soso Maisuradze, a resident of Gori, admitted on social media that he was the one responsible for physically assaulting Japaridze.
According to the party's information, Zura Japaridze, the leader of "Girchi - More Freedom," was assaulted in Gori.
"We were on our way to the camp and made a stop at 'Smart' in Gori. While the girls went into the store, Japaridze, who was alone in the car, was attacked by an unstable individual. The incident happened rapidly, and Zura sustained an injury in the eye area. It is disheartening to live in a country where such incidents occur," wrote Ana Kurashvili.
EU Ambassador to Georgia Condemns Politically Motivated Violence against Zurab Japaridze
Pawel Herczynski, the European Union Ambassador to Georgia, strongly condemned the politically motivated violence against Zurab Japaridze, the leader of the "Girchi - More Freedom" party in Gori. Speaking to journalists, the ambassador emphasized that such acts of violence are inadmissible and unacceptable in any democratic country.
While acknowledging that he has read the reports about the incident, Ambassador Pawel Herczynski expressed his uncertainty regarding the specifics of what occurred. However, he emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. The ambassador reiterated that politically motivated violence should never be tolerated and expressed his hope that the situation in Georgia will never deteriorate to such a level of violence.
"I've read the reports, but I'm not entirely sure about what happened. I hope that this incident will be thoroughly investigated. What I can confidently state is that politically motivated violence is unacceptable; it is unacceptable in any democratic country. I sincerely hope that the situation in Georgia will never deteriorate to the point of such motivated violence," said Herczynski.
Arrest of the Assailant of Zura Japaridze Confirmed by Ministry of Internal Affairs
Earlier today, during a seminar organized by the 'Liberal Academy' in Borjomi, Zura Japaridze was attacked near Gori's 'Smart' while en route to the event.
Subsequently, Soso Maisuradze, a resident of Gori, admitted on social media that he was the one responsible for physically assaulting Japaridze.
According to the party's information, Zura Japaridze, the leader of "Girchi - More Freedom," was assaulted in Gori.
"We were on our way to the camp and made a stop at 'Smart' in Gori. While the girls went into the store, Japaridze, who was alone in the car, was attacked by an unstable individual. The incident happened rapidly, and Zura sustained an injury in the eye area. It is disheartening to live in a country where such incidents occur," wrote Ana Kurashvili.
EU Ambassador to Georgia Condemns Politically Motivated Violence against Zurab Japaridze
While acknowledging that he has read the reports about the incident, Ambassador Pawel Herczynski expressed his uncertainty regarding the specifics of what occurred. However, he emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. The ambassador reiterated that politically motivated violence should never be tolerated and expressed his hope that the situation in Georgia will never deteriorate to such a level of violence.
"I've read the reports, but I'm not entirely sure about what happened. I hope that this incident will be thoroughly investigated. What I can confidently state is that politically motivated violence is unacceptable; it is unacceptable in any democratic country. I sincerely hope that the situation in Georgia will never deteriorate to the point of such motivated violence," said Herczynski.