Thursday, June 28, 2007

Georgia: Parliament Considers Meskhetian Turk Repatriation Plan

"GEORGIA: PARLIAMENT CONSIDERS MESKHETIAN TURK REPATRIATION PLAN
Paul Rimple 6/28/07

After several false starts, Georgia is on the verge of approving a plan that would permit the repatriation of thousands of Meskhetian Turks. Implementation of the plan would mark a major step in Georgia’s democratization process, but some opposition politicians warn that the legislation is vague and could lead to unpleasant surprises for the Georgian government."

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