Government administration released a statement on current developments in Pankisi Gorge
The government administration has released a statement regarding the current developments in the Pankisi Gorge.
As stated in the statement, the government will adequately respond to any kind of violence and destructive action.
Several people have been injured, including journalists, during the confrontation between protesters and special force units in the Pankisi Gorge. Reportedly several people have been detained, however, no official information in that regard has been released.
Protesters threw stones and sticks at the special force units. The law enforcers used tear gas and rubber bullets.
Locals of Pankisi Gorge are expressing protest against the construction of the Hydro Power Plant Khadori 3 in the Gorge.