“Many unhealed wounds remain that require adequate assessment and response on the part of the Georgian parliament. I believe the commission fulfilled the historic mission,” said Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili.

According to the Speaker, the Commission’s report is a significant document and historic material featuring the newest past based on facts.

“The 400-page conclusion will be translated into foreign languages to be available for everyone, especially for those who still have sentiments toward the National Movement regime. Regrettably, we still hear, even from representatives of the authorities, messages undermining the UNM regime’s brutalities. I believe this document is an excellent opportunity for foreigners who missed the chance to assess the dictatorial regime in 2012.

This is another chance given to foreign politicians, governments and various organizations to acknowledge what kind of a criminal regime they supported, protected and continue to support. This is the second chance for them given by the Georgian people to condemn the UNM regime, including with the special support of some foreign powers,” he said.

The Speaker thanked the interim fact-finding commission Chair, Tea Tsulukiani and the Commission members for their work.

Tea Tsulukiani, head of the Temporary Investigation Commission examining the activities of the regime ruling from 2003 to 2012 and its political officials, presented the commission’s findings at today’s plenary session in Parliament.