The European Union Monitoring Mission has today disputed claims from the de facto South Ossetian Authorities that it is “condoning” the consolidation of Georgian Forces near the South Ossetian administrative boundary line (ABL).
The unarmed, civilian EU Mission has agreements with both the Georgian Interior and Defence Ministries to limit the movement and equipment levels of the Georgian Forces in the areas adjacent to the South Ossetian and Abkhazian ABLs without prior notification.
To reduce tension and bring about greater stability and security in the areas adjacent to the South Ossetian ABL, the de facto South Ossetian authorities and Russian Forces should reciprocate these agreements. There will only be stability if all sides contribute to it.
The unarmed, civilian EU Mission has agreements with both the Georgian Interior and Defence Ministries to limit the movement and equipment levels of the Georgian Forces in the areas adjacent to the South Ossetian and Abkhazian ABLs without prior notification.
To reduce tension and bring about greater stability and security in the areas adjacent to the South Ossetian ABL, the de facto South Ossetian authorities and Russian Forces should reciprocate these agreements. There will only be stability if all sides contribute to it.
