Georgia, Russia accused over conflict

Published: 21 November 2008 y., Friday
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Human rights group Amnesty International says human right abuses took place on both Georgia and separatist South Ossetia.

 

And the NGO is calling for the matter to be investigated.

 

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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