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27th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

20 May 2011 - 15:24
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On 20 May 2011, the twenty seventh meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali.                                              

Participants discussed issues related to incidents, which took place since the last IPRM. They followed up the case of one local resident who was detained on suspicion of committing a serious crime. The specially-arranged fact finding team within IPRM was involved in studying the case. In addition, the updated information was provided on the alleged terrorist acts.

One of the serious incidents discussed at the meeting was the killing of a Colonel of a Russian Border Guards’ patrol team on 8 April 2011 in the Gali district by two perpetrators who were also killed during the shootout.  

Participants further discussed crossing procedures and freedom of movement of the local residents and exchanged views on how to ensure their unhindered movement across the Inguri River.

The participants discussed river bank protection works carried out on a section of one side of the Inguri River. In this regard, they stressed the need for advance notice and coordination of actions, as well as cooperation on the level of experts.

The timely and efficient use of hotline was highlighted as an important practical element of IPRM, in particular in cases of emergency.  

The meeting took place in a constructive, respectful and professional manner.  

It was agreed that the next meeting of the IPRM would take place in Gali on 21 June 2011.