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Tuesday, December 11 2007, #236 (1503)

Tbilisi alleges Russian military buildup in Abkhazia

Senior government officials say they are “extremely concerned” about unconfirmed reports of a Russian military buildup in the breakaway region of Abkhazia done under the cover of a routine CIS peacekeeper rotation. (more)

NGO wants criminal code amendments ruled unconstitutional

Human rights NGO Article 42 is filing a lawsuit against parliament, demanding that the Constitutional Court strike down recent amendments to the country’s criminal code. (more)

Radio station alleges pressure from authorities

A regional radio station claims it is being pressured into airing favorable coverage of incumbent presidential candidate Mikheil Saakashvili, releasing a recording of a man warning the station director he could face the same fate as Imedi TV. (more)

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“Mariam Romelashvili took 4th place in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2007” (more)
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Tuesday, December 11
Day - Scattered Clouds.
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Wednesday, December 12
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Thursday, December 13
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