26 November 2008

Russians stirring the Ossetian pot again?

Are the Russians stirring up more trouble in Georgia?:
Human Rights Watch says Ossetian militias are attacking and harassing ethnic Georgians in the breakaway province of South Ossetia.
The New York-based group blames Russia for not doing more to control to the militias, which are largely allied with Russian troops.
The group said in a statement Wednesday that the militias are 'running wild' in the Akhalgori district. The report documented two attacks that left ethnic Georgians hurt but did not provide details on any other deaths or injuries.
Akhalgori was controlled by the central Georgian government before Russian troops and Ossetian forces occupied it during the August war between the two countries.
Russia's Foreign Ministry says requests for comment must be submitted in writing.


By: Brant

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