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EUMM INSPECTIONS SHOW NO BUILD UP OF GEORGIAN ARMED FORCES

11.02.2009

Following accusations of a build up of Georgian Armed Forces near the administrative boundary lines, EUMM patrols yesterday carried out  inspections of all key Georgian military establishments in the vicinity of both
the South Ossetian and Abkhazian boundary lines.

Following careful evaluation of the evidence available, the EUMM has concluded that there was no failure to comply with the EUMM’s recently signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Georgian Ministry of Defence; and no build up of Georgian Armed Forces. All military personnel were carrying out their regular duties.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely under the terms of our MOU. We would also be pleased to inspect the RPG debris reportedly found  
in Tskhinvali if the de facto South Ossetian authorities allow us access to do so.