EUMM releases statement on the death of Georgian citizen in Gali

The EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia has released a statement regarding the death of Irakli Kvaratskhelia in the occupied region of Gali.

According to the statement, the EUMM, in its monitoring capacity and in line with its mandate, continues to follow developments closely.

“On 12 March, the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia, through the Mission-managed hotline, learned about the death of Mr Irakli Kvaratskhelia. The EUMM wishes to extend its condolences to the family of the deceased.

The EUMM, in its monitoring capacity and in line with its mandate, continues to follow developments closely.

The Mission-managed hotline has been and continues to be actively used for communication regarding this tragic event.

The EUMM stands ready to support exchange of information through the hotline or any other appropriate mechanism”, reads the statement.