122nd IPRM Meeting Focuses on Detentions and Borderization
By Liza Mchedlidze
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
On November 19, the 122nd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) meeting was held near Ergneti, close to the Tskhinvali occupation line. Key discussions revolved around the illegal detention of Georgian citizens by Tskhinvali's occupying forces and ongoing "borderization" activities.
Irakli Antadze, deputy director of the analytical department of Georgia's State Security Service, highlighted the continued efforts to secure the release of nine Georgian citizens currently detained. "Active work is ongoing with support from international partners to ensure their return," he stated.
The meeting also addressed the "borderization" process, where occupying forces erect physical barriers along the occupation line. Antadze reiterated the Georgian government's stance that these actions disrupt freedom of movement and provoke severe incidents, urging an end to such activities.
Another key issue was the restricted operation of crossing points along the occupation line. The Georgian government criticized the current allowance of ten operational days per month as inadequate and called for daily crossings to better serve the local population.
The unresolved case of Tamaz Ginturi, a Georgian citizen allegedly murdered by occupying forces, was also raised. Antadze emphasized that justice for Ginturi and other victims remains a priority for the central government.
The next IPRM meeting is scheduled for early February 2025, continuing the dialogue on these pressing issues.
