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22nd Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

2 Nov 2010 - 10:12 | Gali
On 2 November 2010, the twenty second meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants addressed in detail issues related to recent incidents including the disappearance of a resident of Abkhazia near the Inguri river on 9 October 2010. They exchanged available information on this particular incident and agreed to continue discussing this and other matters at the next IPRM meeting, which will be suggested by the Chair.

21st Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

8 Oct 2010 - 14:54 | Gali
On 8 October 2010, the twenty first meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants once again discussed issues related to the freedom of movement of the local population, in particular for school pupils and university students.  In this regard, further clarifications on crossing procedures and practices were provided.

20th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

14 Sep 2010 - 16:20 | Gali
On 14 September 2010, the twentieth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali.

19th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

20 Jul 2010 - 10:20 | Gali
On 20 July 2010, the nineteenth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali.

18th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

15 Jun 2010 - 12:13 | Gali
On 15 June 2010, the eighteenth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali.

17th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

25 May 2010 - 17:16 | Gali
On 25 May 2010, the seventeenth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants discussed incidents reported in the period since the previous IPRM meeting, and exchanged additional information on some incidents discussed during the last meeting.  Discussions focused, in particular, on the need to respect the freedom of movement of the local population, including medical personnel, whilst at the same time meeting the security requirements of all participants.

16th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

5 May 2010 - 10:25 | Gali
On 5 May 2010, the sixteenth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants reviewed incidents reported since the previous meeting, exchanged information and provided clarification in this regard. Incidents addressed at the previous IPRM meeting were also followed up. Participants noted the need to ensure unhindered passage for the local civilian population, in particular for patients, who are seeking medical assistance, and ambulances.

15th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

13 Apr 2010 - 14:41 | Gali
On 13 April 2010, the fifteenth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants exchanged updated information and clarification on various issues including on crossing points for pedestrians and vehicles in order to facilitate the passage for the local population. They also exchanged specific information on the activities of coastal guard boats in adjacent waters.

14th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

23 Mar 2010 - 16:30 | Gali
On 23 March 2010, the fourteenth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants once again exchanged information and clarifications on incidents reported since the previous IPRM meeting.  Several specific cases of local residents reportedly prevented from crossing the Inguri River – in particular school children and patients seeking continuing medical treatment – were addressed.

13th Meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism

2 Mar 2010 - 12:12 | Gali
On 2 March 2010, the thirteenth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants exchanged information and clarification on incidents, which were reported since the previous IPRM meeting, including the incident that took place in the village of Orsantia on 17 February 2010.