|
|
Article: Russia asks South Ossetia to voluntarily disarm; Call to disarm is a test of confidence in South Ossetia
- Article from:
- International Herald Tribune
- Article date:
- August 18, 2009
- Author:
CopyrightProvided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
ELLEN BARRY
International Herald Tribune
08-18-2009
Russia asks South Ossetia to voluntarily disarm; Call to disarm is a test of confidence in South Ossetia
Byline: ELLEN BARRY
Type: News
With Russia guaranteeing its security, South Ossetia is asking residents to turn in their weapons voluntarily.
For years, there was not much difference between a civilian and a soldier in South Ossetia, which was embroiled in a long struggle to separate from Georgia.
David G. Sanakoyev, for example, wore a tie during the day. As South Ossetia's ombudsman for human rights, he handled complaints about prison conditions or unlawful firings. Three times a week, after work, he changed into camouflage and took up ...