The Special Representative of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for the South Caucasus, Luís Graça (Portugal), expressed concern about the recent events and subsequent unrest in Georgia surrounding the local elections on October 4 and the announced attempts to overthrow the government, according to a statement released by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s press service.
“I am deeply concerned about the growing tension and violence that followed the local elections held in Georgia,” Graça stated.
Additionally, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s Special Representative “calls on the Georgian authorities to fully respect the rights to peaceful assembly and expression and to ensure that civil society can operate freely and without fear.”
“The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly emphasizes that democratic governance must be based on the rule of law, accountability, and peaceful political dialogue. At this critical time, I call on all stakeholders to refrain from any form of violence and urge all political forces to commit to working within the framework of legitimate political processes,” the Special Representative noted.
According to him, “the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will continue to support political actors and civil society in reducing tensions, strengthening democratic institutions, restoring public trust through dialogue, and fulfilling OSCE commitments.”
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Representative for the South Caucasus: I am concerned about the tension and violence following the local elections in Georgia – I call on all parties to refrain from any form of violence
