Anas Kishmariya, the Human Rights Ombudsman in Abkhazia, confirmed today, December 12th, the information reported by Georgian media about the death of a resident of Gali district in the republic. His statement was released by the Apsnypress state agency.
The deceased, who was identified as a resident of the Gali district, was killed by an unknown assailant on the morning of December 11th. The victim was taken to the nearest hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Ombudsman expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and called on the authorities to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. He also called on the population of the Gali district to remain calm and refrain from taking any actions that could lead to further escalation of the situation.
Kishmariya also urged the authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the residents of the Gali district and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. He also called on the international community to take a more active role in addressing the human rights situation in Abkhazia.
The Ombudsman’s statement was welcomed by the international community, including the United Nations, which expressed its support for the Ombudsman’s efforts to promote and protect human rights in Abkhazia. The UN also called on all parties to respect the rule of law and to ensure that justice is served.
The incident is the latest in a series of human rights violations in Abkhazia, which have been reported by international organizations in recent years. The Ombudsman’s statement is a reminder that the authorities in Abkhazia must take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its citizens and to protect their human rights.