International Court rules for protection of South Ossetian and Abkhaz civilians
Published: 15 October, 2008, 15:24
The International Court of Justice has ordered Russia and Georgia to defend civilians in South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
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The International Court of Justice has ordered Russia and Georgia to defend civilians in South Ossetia and Abkhazia.