Special Forces Deployed in Samtskhe Javakhetia

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armed forces of the Georgian Ministry of Interior numbering 150 servicemen were deployed in the Armenian-inhabited region of Samtskhe Javakhetia after the rally held November 20 in support of Vahagn Chakhalyan, the director of United Javakhk democratic alliance. The rally was held at the checkpoint of Bavra at the Georgian-Armenian border and blocked the Gyumri-Akhalkalaki highway. The rally participants urged to simplify the customs regime for the Javakheti Armenians at crossing the Armenian state border. According to the source, the special forces were deployed in the region to frighten and exert psychological pressure on local Armenians. The alliance said that inspirited by support from outside the policemen and national security officers of the Akhalkalaki region and Bogdanovka attempted to upset the action but despite provocations the rally proceeded in a civilized way.



Some 700 people took part in the rally held November 20 from 12.30 to 7 p.m. The checkpoint was blocked by 100 cars. The Gyumri-Akhalkalaki highway of also blocked. Exception was made for those cars which conveyed small or ill children. According to the alliance, the drivers and their passengers agreed with the demands and joined the rally participants, reports IA Regnum.