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DRI appeals to the authorities regarding problems of the village of Atotsi

On February 4, 2022, representatives of the Democracy Research Institute DRI) visited the village of Atotsi located near the occupation line.

07.02.2022
DRI echoes police violence against teenager
The Democracy Research Institute condemns the violence shown in a video released on January 24. In the first place, it is necessary to conduct a timely and effective investigation into the incident.
25.01.2022
Evaluation of draft Counter-Terrorism Strategy
DRI reviewed the draft Counter-Terrorism Strategy of the State Security Service for 2022-2026 and sent its assessments, opinions and recommendations to the State Security Service and the Government of Georgia before the approval of the document. 
24.01.2022
DRI: The isolation policy of de facto Tskhinvali claims lives of two more people
According to the Democracy Research Institute (DRI), residents of Akhalgori do not have access to quality medical care, which has aggravated the health condition of many patients. 
20.01.2022
Public Broadcaster assesses problems of students living near occupied line as false information
The Public Broadcaster, which is funded by the state budget to cover issues that are problematic for the public, did not even get interested in the problems raised by students.
25.12.2021
After New Year, freedom of movement may be restricted for part of Gali population

According to the reports spread on November 27, 2021, Form No. 9, which is related to the freedom of movement of some residents of the Gali district, will be abolished from January 1, 2022.

 

 

21.12.2021
Unprecedentedly high rate of illegal detentions in Tskhinvali
As of today, 7 people abducted from the Tbilisi-controlled area ​​ are in the Tskhinvali detention facility. 
17.12.2021
DRI: Investigation into Lekso Lashkarava's death is unreasonably delayed
The Democracy Research Institute (DRI) is responding to the ineffectiveness and non-transparency of the unreasonably protracted investigation into the death of Alexandre (Lekso) Lashkarava.
15.12.2021
29 years passed since the Lata tragedy
The tragedy that took place near the village of Lata in the Gulripshi district of Abkhazia on December 14, 1992 became one of the most tragic events of the fratricidal war. 
14.12.2021
DRI responds to persecution of opposition candidates by Government on political grounds in Dmanisi
On December 9, representatives of DRI met with a number of people in Dmanisi to verify the reports about the alleged pressure on Ramiz Ramazanov, a majoritarian MP who entered the Dmanisi City Council with the support of the United National Movement
10.12.2021