Georgia
UN General Assembly passes resolution on right of return for Georgian IDPs with record support
Unlike previous years, Syria opted to abstain, rather than vote against the resolution.
South Ossetia
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Georgia–South Ossetia Conflict
Three Georgian citizens arrested by Russian border troops near South Ossetia
South Ossetia’s security services reported that 15 people were detained for similar violations in April.
Abkhazia
Putin signs decree simplifying process for Abkhazians and South Ossetians to become Russian citizens
The majority of Abkhazians and South Ossetians already have Russian citizenship.
South Ossetia
South Ossetian detained on charges of spying for Georgia
The suspect allegedly passed on state secrets to Georgia’s State Security Service and could face up to 20 years imprisonment.
South Ossetia
Attack on South Ossetian customs official linked to president’s brother
An attack on South Ossetia’s customs chief is believed to have been carried out by close associates of President Alan Gagloev’s brother.
South Ossetia–Russia Relations
Putin pledges $12,000 for every school in South Ossetia for Victory Day celebrations
Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia’s Presidential Administration, Sergei Kiriyenko, arrived in South Ossetia during Easter celebrations.
Georgia–Russia Relations
Russia ready to restore relations with Georgia, while still recognising Abkhazia and South Ossetia
Georgian Dream founder Bidzina Ivanishvili had vowed to ‘apologise’ to South Ossetia over the former ruling UNM party’s role in the August 2008 War.
