Carl Hartzell comments on the closure of the so-called checkpoint

14:01, 30.10.2019

Regardless of whether or not the death of a woman was related to the closure of the so-called checkpoint, that means there is still a humanitarian problem, – Carl Hartzell, EU Ambassador to Georgia said about the death of a 70-year-old woman in Akhalgori.

“The EUMM has made a statement on this issue. As we know, the mission is studying this case. We will continue pressuring to achieve opening of Akhalgori passes.This is a priority, as the crossings have been still closed for two months. Regardless of whether or not the death of a woman was related to the closure of the so-called checkpoint, that means there is still the humanitarian problem, which is reflected on the daily life of the residents living in that area. We hope, we will see some progress”, – Carl Hartzel noted.

Nugzar Tinikashvili, Akhalgori Municipal Governor reported that due to closure of the so-called checkpoint, a 70-year-old woman died in Tskhinvali because she was not provided by medical assistance. According to Tinikashvili, locals of occupied Akhalgori fear that if they get ill, they will not be rendered medical assistance.

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Carl Hartzell

The EUMM

Нугзар Тиникашвили