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22 Mar 2011 - 13:15 | Gali
On 22 March 2011, the twenty sixth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Based on the proposal of the Chair, the participants agreed the code of conduct of patrols when they approach the identified point(s) on the boundary line. Among other measures, the participants agreed to immediately activate the hotline to avoid any misunderstanding that could lead to the threat or the use of force.  
22 Feb 2011 - 11:36 | Gali
On 22 February 2011, the twenty fifth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants discussed issues related to crossing, in particular by school children.  They also discussed the procedures of issuance and distribution of relevant identification documents.  Clarifications were provided on both matters. Incidents, which took place since the last IPRM meeting, were discussed as well, including the detention of a local resident and the case of a missing person, who disappeared in 2008.
31 Jan 2011 - 12:11 | Gali
On 31 January 2011, the twenty fourth meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. Participants exchanged available information on some incidents which took place since the last IPRM meeting. Тhe general security situation was assessed as calm. 
25 Nov 2010 - 13:22 | Gali
On 25 November 2010, the twenty third meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), chaired by the United Nations, was held in Gali. The meeting continued the discussion on the circumstances of disappearance of Mr Gari Jopua and his subsequent return to his home after one month. The participants also discussed the case of Mr David Sigua who was missing since 2007.  Furthermore, they exchanged views on the general security situation and on cases involving different individuals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.