Noyan Tapan News Agency
Oct 14 2005

DEPUTIES OF GEORGIAN PARLIAMENT SEE “RUSSIAN TRACE” IN LATEST
PROVOCATIONS IN AKHALKALAK AND AKHALTSKHE

TBILISI, OCTOBER 14, NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY. According to Van
Bayburt, a Deputy of the rulling majority of the Georgian Parliament,
who is of Armenian origin, proclamations threatening Armenians
appeared in Akhalkalak and Akhaltskhe are a provocation organized by
Russia. “Who else is not satisfied with the peace in Georgia?” the
Deputy questioned.

According to the “Vesti.net” site, Giga Bokeria, one of the leaders
of the rulling party “United National Movement” doesn’t dout the
presence of a “Russian trace” either. “We don’t share the country by
the ethnic principle. All citizens of Georgia are equal. Those who
wants to lead the country on another way are enemies of this state.
In the given case, all this is too similar to actions of our northern
neighbour,” he said. During the intervew to journalists some other
Georgian Deputies also expressed such opinion.

To recap, proclamations appeared in Akhalkalak and Akhalthkhe, the
cities of the region Samtskhe-Javakhketi, Georgia, mainly
Armenian-populated, which , particularly, say: “It’s time for
revenge. Armenians, we come, one who appears on our way will die.
Russians won’t help you, their time on our land passed.” The
proclamations are signed by “Akhaltskhe Liberation Brigade.” A
criminal action has been brought on the fact.

A Russian military basis is placed in Akhalkalak which must be
replaced from the territory of Georgia till late 2008. A definite
part of Armenian inhabitants demands replacing of the basis, and,
besides, demands giving the region populated with Armenians an
autonomous status in the structure of Georgia.