What happened with regard to Rustavi 2 TV is absolutely unacceptable, – said Niels Scott, UNDP Resident Representative in Georgia.

“We may agree or disagree with what the journalist said, but violence is unacceptable”, said Niels Scott. He expressed hope that the government will duly respond to the case and will prevent similar cases in the future.

According to him, freedom of speech must be protected and the media should have internal regulations to determine what is ethical and what is not. Regulation of the issue by violence is absolutely unacceptable, he added.

Members of “Georgian March” Movement held protest at Rustavi 2 building last night. They slammed the statements, described as anti-Christian, made by journalist Giorgi Gabunia and demanded apology. The police detained 6 people during the rally.