23/11/2023 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 23 November, the European Parliament strongly condemned the murder of Georgian citizen Tamaz Ginturi and the “illegal” abduction of Levan Dotiashvili – since released – by Russian occupying forces, in the village of Kirbali, near the administrative demarcation line in South Ossetia (see EUROPE 13288/29). Those responsible must be held to account and brought to justice, say MEPs in a joint resolution (495 votes in favour, 7 against and 50 abstentions). The European Parliament demands the release of all Georgian citizens illegally detained by the occupying regime and the unconditional withdrawal of all occupying forces. MEPs call on the EU Council to impose targeted sanctions on those responsible for violations of Georgia's sovereignty, territorial integrity and human rights. They also denounce Russia’s interference in Georgian domestic politics. See the resolution: https://aeur.eu/f/9p9 (CG)