sixtydfive Ukrainians apprehended at the border are reported to have been deported to their homeland
In a recent development, the Georgian Interior Ministry has returned 65 Ukrainians from a makeshift detention facility at the Russian border via a charter flight. According to reports, these individuals were living in unsanitary conditions inside an unfinished customs terminal.
The Ukrainians were reportedly deported from Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine but were not allowed to enter Georgia. This situation has sparked concern from civil society organisations, with Protection of Prisoners of Ukraine stating that several of the detained Ukrainians are seriously ill or have disabilities.
The number of Ukrainians detained at the Georgian border has increased to almost 90. Basic utilities are not available for the detainees, and volunteer organisations have been providing food, water, and medical assistance to help alleviate their plight.
However, Georgian authorities have claimed that the detained Ukrainians are criminals. Tbilisi has also accused Kyiv of artificially delaying the process of facilitating the return of the Ukrainians to Ukraine. In response, the Georgian authorities have suggested that allowing the detainees to enter the country would pose a threat to public safety.
Amidst these allegations, the community is invited to join a newsroom to help push back against hardliners. The newsroom, powered by readers, is being built to respond to this challenge. The organisation running the initiative is OC Media, which focuses on building a reader-powered newsroom to counter threats against independent journalism in the Caucasus region.
In a separate development, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha alleged that Russia is weaponizing deportation of Ukrainians by Georgia. This claim comes as the Caucasus region faces a grim future for journalism, with independent voices under threat.
This incident underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region and the importance of maintaining a free and independent press to ensure accurate and fair reporting. As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial that all parties involved prioritise the wellbeing and human rights of those affected.
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