Fundamental human rights continue to be violated: EU statement on August War anniversary

On the eve of 11th anniversary of Russo-Georgian War of 2008, the The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia issues the statement          saying that fundamental human rights of the conflict-affected population continue to be violated and Russia keeps on violating ceasefire agreement by maintaining and even increasing its military presence in the region. “Eleven […]

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On the eve of 11th anniversary of Russo-Georgian War of 2008, the The Delegation of the European Union to Georgia issues the statement          saying that fundamental human rights of the conflict-affected population continue to be violated and Russia keeps on violating ceasefire agreement by maintaining and even increasing its military presence in the region.

“Eleven years have passed since the August 2008 conflict between the Russian Federation and Georgia. During this time the Russian Federation has not only maintained but increased its military presence in both Abkhazia and South Ossetia, in violation of international law and its commitments under the 12 August 2008 agreement.

“Fundamental human rights of the conflict-affected population continue to be violated, including through restrictions on freedom of movement by so-called ’borderisation’, temporary closures of crossing points and illegal detentions and through the violation of the right to safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons and refugees,” the statement reads.