Commission concerned about Georgian border tensions

EurActiv reported that Georgian forces shot dead 11 gunmen and three soldiers were killed in an operation to free hostages near the border with Russia on the 29 August 2012. The European Commission said it was following the situation with concern.

ESO: Background information: Georgia moves ahead, but consequences of war remain to be dealt with http://www.europeansources.info/record/georgia-moves-ahead-but-consequences-of-war-remain-to-be-dealt-with/

RIA Novosti, 29.8.12: Georgia Says 11 Militants Killed on Russian Border http://en.rian.ru/russia/20120829/175501559.html

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