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A section of the administrative boundry line between South Ossetia and Georgian Government controlled territory. Photo: Dominik Cagara/OC Media.
Abkhazia

Russia calls for ‘demarcation of Georgia–Abkhazia and Georgia–South Ossetia borders’

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Russia has called for the borders between South Ossetia and Abkhazia and Georgian Government controlled territories to be delineated. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 62nd round of the international discussion on security and stability in the South Caucasus was held in Geneva, Switzerland. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday that the process of ‘delimitation of the Georgian–Abkhazian and Georgian–South Ossetian state borders with their subsequent demarcation’ should be launched.

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Abkhazia

Georgia’s medical programme for Abkhazians and South Ossetians may be at risk

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Every year, hundreds of patients travel from Abkhazia and South Ossetia to Tbilisi to take advantage of free medical treatment provided by the Georgian government. However, a cut to coverage of diagnostics, a lack of clear information, and opposition from Tskhinvali are putting the success of the programme at risk. ‘When I first arrived, I didn’t know what to expect from Georgians,’ says Gunda (not her real name). ‘I thought people would be aggressive towards us, but I was amazed to find out i

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Official picture.
Georgia

Lavrov accuses South Ossetia of overreacting to Tsnelisi crisis

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused South Ossetia of overreacting to the erection of a new Georgian police checkpoint near the village of Tsnelisi (Uista) in South Ossetia. In a press conference on Friday, Lavrov blamed the crisis on the Georgian authorities but added that South Ossetia’s response was ‘excessive as well’. He called for ‘both sides to show restraint’. South Ossetian authorities responded to the crisis in late August by restricting all movement with Georgia-c

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