November 7, 2007
We non-governmental organizations of Georgia condemn the violent actions taken by the Georgian state authorities on November 7, 2007 with the pretext of restoring law and order in the capital city, as a result of which peaceful protesters were attacked in the streets and pursued for expression of their opinion.
We the non-governmental organizations of Georgia deem those violent actions as unlawful and damaging the interests of Georgia’s statehood and the democratic principles which our country adheres to. The climax of the developed process was the crack-down on the independent TV company “Imedi TV”, followed by forceful closure of other independent media sources (“Caucasia TV” and Radio “Imedi”).
We the non-governmental organizations of Georgia are stressing that this is an evident attempt by the Georgian state authorities to establish a dictatorial regime in Georgia. We appeal to the international organizations and the international community to help Georgian people to rescue democracy in our country.
“Law for People” – Zakaria Qutsnashvili
“Caucasus Women’s Network” – Nino Tsihistavi
“Commonwealth of Prisoners” – Lali Aptsiauri
“Energo-efficiency Fund” – Vakhtang Zarqua
“Center for the Protection of Constitutional Rights” – Koba Bochorishvili
“Former Political Prisoners for Human Rights” – Nana Kakabadze
“Healthy World” – Irina Putkaradze
“Studio Reporter” – Vakhtang Komakhidze
“International center on Conflicts and Negotiations” – George Khutsishvili
“Georgian Young Lawyers Association” – George Chkheidze
“Association “Law and Justice” - Irakli Sesiashvili
“Human Rights Center” – Ucha Nanuashvili