Socialist Youth Belfast Open Meeting

SOUTH OSSETIA:

What alternative to

Russian/Georgian conflict?

 

 

3pm Sat 16th August

Socialist Youth Offices

13 Lombard St

(Between Curry’s and Fresh Garbage)

Belfast City Centre

 

For more information contact Paddy 07876146473.

Georgia/Russia conflict brings disaster for working people of region

Statement on

South Ossetia

 

CWI in CIS (former Soviet Union)

As the Olympic Games in China open, attracting the attention of the world’s mass media, the conflict over the recognition of the republic of South Ossetia in Georgia exploded into open military conflict. The pro-American president of Georgia, Mikhail Saakashvilli, sent troops to attack Tskinvalli, the capital of South Ossetia, and other places, with, according to South Ossetia’s president, the loss of over 1,000 lives. At least 15 Russian “peacekeeping troops”, who were based in South Ossetia were killed. In response, Russia sent in tanks and started air attacks, not only on Georgian troops, but, according to Saakashvilli, air bases, ports and even civilian areas away from South Ossetia. Sakashvilli has now declared that Georgia is in a ‘state of war’ and is calling up reserves.