Region at war
Published: 09 August, 2008, 00:21
South Ossetian authorities say Tbilisi's actions amount to genocide against the residents of the republic.
Tskhinvali is said to be laying in ruins, and five villages have been razed to the ground.
09.08.2008, 00:06
Shelling of South Ossetia capital stoppedThe shelling of the capital of Georgia's breakaway republic of South Ossetia has now stopped. Tskhinvali and the surrounding area were the focus of fierce fighting for more than 24 hours. South Ossetian authorities claim |
09.08.2008, 00:29
UN inaction fuels military conflict – RussiaThe UN Security Council is holding another meeting to discuss the escalation of fighting in South Ossetia, this time at Georgia’s request. The previous closed-door emergency session called by Russia failed to reach a dec |
