President Salome Zourabichvili visited the Occupation Museum in Ergneti village, Gori municipality. In an interview with the media, she criticized the government's policy, stating that it is impossible to become accustomed to the occupation.
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"This is not, as the Prime Minister claims, a fact. This is something we will never get used to, and not getting used to it means thinking every day about what can be done to reclaim these territories without resorting to war or force.
The return of these territories, and more specifically the reunification of the residents there and here, starts here. It begins with strengthening this village, supporting the people who still live here, providing them with programs, and encouraging young people to stay. For the people living there, whether they are Georgians or Ossetians, we must convey that their future, like ours, lies in Europe. This will be the ultimate unifier - not war, not conflict, but our shared identity and the protection of our churches.
I wonder, when was the last time our Minister of Culture appealed to UNESCO to protect our churches in Abkhazia and Ossetia? What is being done in this regard? What efforts are being made for the Georgian language? What is being done to arrange transport from here? Is it so difficult, does it require an effort that we cannot make? Where is the Minister of Reconciliation? What is being done on a daily basis, and what strategy do we have to strengthen this region?
And one more thing: I can't help but mention that this village has been completely rebuilt with funds from foreign agents. Thanks to them!" said Salome Zourabichvili.
Today, August 7, marks the 16th anniversary of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war. On August 7, 2008, the Russian army crossed the Georgian border through the Roki Tunnel and launched a full-scale land, air, and sea military aggression. Russian aviation attacked military bases and airports in different cities of Georgia. Gori was bombed twice, including the Gori military base. The Tbilisi Vaziani military base, aviation factory, Poti port, and the Senaki and Marneuli military bases were also bombed. As a result of the Russian military intervention, 228 Georgian civilians, 170 soldiers, and 14 policemen died. 150,000 people were displaced, many of whom remain in exile. As a result of the August war, Georgia lost control over 189 villages.
Georgian Dream points to the responsibility of the former ruling party, United National Movement, and on the 12th anniversary of being in power, announces that after the October parliamentary elections, it will provide a proper legal evaluation of the events of 2008.
