Georgia, Tbilisi, June 2 / Trend, N.Kirtskhalia /
Amnesty International demands from Georgian authorities to conduct investigation, Amnesty International press release issued on June 1 says.
"Georgia must immediately investigate all allegations of ill-treatment and police violence that occurred during and after the dispersal of protests in central Tbilisi on May 26. The authorities must also ensure that all of these people who were reportedly detained are afforded their rights in accordance with international standards. These rights include access to medical assistance and effective legal counsel, and to have someone informed about the fact and place of detention. Amnesty International also calls on the Georgian government to ensure fair and transparent trials for all detainees charged with violations," the press release says.
The press release also says that local human rights groups have raised concerns regarding the authorities' failure to allow detainees to contact family members and lawyers, as well as their failure to provide them with access to adequate medical care
Amnesty International is aware that several police officers were also injured, with one losing his life, as well as the numerous and credible reports of violence being perpetrated by protestors.
Amnesty International welcomes the public apology issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to journalists who were injured or prevented from carrying out their work.
"However, Amnesty International regrets that the public apology was limited to journalists and did not address violations reported against those participating in the demonstration," the press release says.