Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 5 Amendment 6 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 6 Amendment 7 Amendment 1 Amendment 8 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 8 Amendment 9 Amendment 10 Amendment 11 Amendment 12 Amendment 13 Amendment 14 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 14 Amendment 15 Amendment 16 Amendment 17 Amendment 18 Amendment 19 Amendment 20 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 20 Amendment 2 Sub-amendment 1 to amendment 2 Amendment 21
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22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 36 in favor 100 against 4 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 1, delete the words "of the conflict".
Explanatory note
Replacing the term "war" used in all the previous Assembly Resolutions (1633, 1647, 1648, 1683 etc.) by the term "conflict" could raise unnecessary questions as for the reasons of such a substantial change.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Corina FUSU, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Renate WOHLWEND, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 36 in favor 103 against 8 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 1, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly reiterates its condemnation of the continuing human rights violations as a result of the 2008 war, including the grave violations of the principle of freedom of movement and right to return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) as a result of the occupation of the two breakaway regions of Georgia and the previous conflict."
Explanatory note
The Assembly's position on the continued violations of fundamental human rights of the internally displaced persons and refugees should remain resolutely condemning. The position of the Assembly on the source of the violation of rights should not differ from the position expressed in Resolution 1801 (2011).
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Kimmo SASI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 122 in favor 21 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 3, replace the words "Recent political changes in Georgia following the elections on 1 October 2012, provide an opportunity for a change of dialogue on all sides" with the following words: "Recent political changes in Georgia following the elections of 1 October 2012 provide an opportunity for a continued commitment to dialogue respecting the relevant Resolutions."
Explanatory note
Recent political changes in Georgia following the elections on 1 October 2012 should be seen as an opportunity for continued commitment for dialogue of Georgian authorities respecting the relevant resolutions.
22 January 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Votes: 113 in favor 24 against 6 abstentions
At the end of amendment 5, add the following words: "of the PACE".
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Corina FUSU, Mr Josep Anton BARDINA PAU, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Renate WOHLWEND, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Latchezar TOSHEV, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Mr André BUGNON
Votes: 130 in favor 16 against 3 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 4, replace the words "It is important that avenues for return of all IDPs remain open, even if this needs to be on a step by step basis" with the following words: "The Assembly is concerned by the statements of Russian and de facto authorities refusing the right of return for IDPs and property rights of ethnic Georgians. It is important that the right of all displaced persons to voluntary return in safety and in dignity is respected in accordance with international law".
Explanatory note
The Assembly cannot avoid the mentioning of the deplorable statements on the refusal of the right to return and property rights of ethnic Georgians. Such statements continue to be voiced on a permanent basis by the Russian and de facto authorities of the occupied regions of Abkhazia, Georgia and South Ossetia, Georgia.
22 January 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Votes: 126 in favor 12 against 5 abstentions
In amendment 6, replace the words "The Assembly is concerned by the statements of Russian and de facto authorities refusing the right of return for IDPs and property rights of ethnic Georgians. It is important" with the following words: "It is important that avenues for return of all IDPs remain open, even if this needs to be on a step-by-step basis and".
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
If adopted, amendments 1, 8 falls.
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5, delete the second and the third sentence.
Explanatory note
The European Parliament, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Euronest and other international bodies and national parliaments have increasingly criticized the Russian occupation of Georgian territories. Quoting the positions of the side without taking note of the dynamic trend could be misleading and generate ambiguity as to the position of the Assembly.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Anvar MAKHMUTOV, Ms Nadezda GERASIMOVA, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Mr Viacheslav TIMCHENKO
Falls if amendment 7 is adopted.
Votes: 35 in favor 119 against 6 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5, replace the second sentence with the following sentence: "A large Russian military presence, both in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, is seen in contradictory ways."
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Latchezar TOSHEV, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ
Falls if amendment 7 is adopted.
Votes: 134 in favor 22 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5, replace the third sentence with the following sentence: "On the one side, it is seen by Georgia and the international community as an occupation of part of the country by the troops of a neighbour, and on the other, it is seen by the Russian Federation and the de facto authorities as a guarantee against renewal of the conflict."
Explanatory note
The European Parliament, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Euronest and other international bodies and national parliaments have increasingly criticized the Russian occupation of Georgian territories. This trend must be reflected when reference is made to the positions of the two sides.
22 January 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Votes: 124 in favor 23 against 10 abstentions
In amendment 8, after the words "On the one side, it is seen by Georgia and" insert the following words: "most of".
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr André BUGNON, Mr Josep Anton BARDINA PAU, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Renate WOHLWEND, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Kimmo SASI, Mr Latchezar TOSHEV, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 5, insert the following paragraph:
"The Parliamentary Assembly is concerned by the permanent refusal by the Russian and the de facto authorities to grant access to the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) to the former conflict zones since occupied."
Explanatory note
Despite numerous calls by the Assembly to grant access to the EUMM to both sides of ABL (Resolution 1648(2009), paragraph 24.14, 1664(2009) paragraph 13 and 15.7.3), the situation has remained unchanged. In this context, the Assembly should express its repeated concern.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Roman JAKIČ, Ms Corina FUSU, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 44 in favor 117 against 9 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 7, replace the fourth sentence by the following sentence: "There are some indications that access across the ABL could be improved through more flexible arrangements and additional crossing points, but for the moment the crossing is even more restricted since September 2012, having particulary severe implications for people travelling for healthcare purposes."
Explanatory note
The situation has worsened with regard to crossing and receiving medical care since September 2012 when the representatives of Abkhaz militia standing at the ABL were removed and thus only Russians remained to control. Russian chekpoints were installed, including on bypassing roads. This resulted in more restrictions to the freedom of movement.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr André BUGNON, Mr Josep Anton BARDINA PAU, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Ms Ankie BROEKERS-KNOL, Mr Joris BACKER, Mr Margus HANSON, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Renate WOHLWEND, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Latchezar TOSHEV, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 62 in favor 99 against 7 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 7, insert the following paragraph:
"The Parliamentary Assembly deplores the situation regarding the places of worship of Georgians in Abkhazia, Georgia and South Ossetia, Georgia, which also raises serious concerns over the situation of cultural heritage monuments in the war-affected areas."
Explanatory note
As this is a new development since the adoption of the last Resolution on the Humanitarian Consequences of the war, the situation of historic places of worhip of Georgia in the war-affected areas, as reported by Icomos-Russia and Icomos Georgia, should be duly reflected.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 44 in favor 114 against 10 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 7, insert the following paragraph:
"The Parliamentary Assembly regrets that despite numerous attempts, the co-rapporteur was not allowed to visit South Ossetia, Georgia."
Explanatory note
In order to avoid the establishment of a practice where a rapporteur is not allowed to pay a visit for the preparation of a report, it would be reasonable to raise the concern in the body of the Resolution.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr André BUGNON, Mr Josep Anton BARDINA PAU, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Ms Ankie BROEKERS-KNOL, Mr Joris BACKER, Mr Margus HANSON, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Kimmo SASI, Mr Latchezar TOSHEV, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
In the paragraph 8.2, replace the words "open up a real dialogue on the issue of monitoring on both sides of the ABL, involving in this the European Monitoring Mission (EUMM)" with the following words: "grant full and unimpeded access to the European Monitoring Mission (EUMM) to the former conflict zones since occupied".
Explanatory note
The absence of international monitoring on the ground seriously hinders the process of addressing the humanitarian consequences of the war and contributes to the repeated violation of human rights in the war-affected areas, as stated in Resolutions 1648(2009), paragraph 24.14 and 1664(2009), paragraph 15.7.5.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr André BUGNON, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Ms Ankie BROEKERS-KNOL, Mr Joris BACKER, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Renate WOHLWEND, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Kimmo SASI, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 144 in favor 24 against 5 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 8.4 with the following paragraph:
"ensure the voluntary return of all displaced persons in safety and in dignity, in accordance with international law and reverse the acts of ethnic cleansing of Georgians;"
Explanatory note
The absence of international monitoring on the ground seriously hinders the process of addressing the humanitarian consequences of the war and contributes to the repeated violation of human rights in the war-affected areas, as stated in Resolution 1648(2009), paragraph 24.14 and Resolution 1664(2009) paragraph 5.17.3.
22 January 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Votes: 86 in favor 66 against 19 abstentions
In amendment 14, delete the words "and reverse acts of ethnic cleansing of Georgians".
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Roman JAKIČ, Ms Corina FUSU, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.7, replace the words "improve the livelihoods of the local population" with the following words: "improve the livelihoods and basic needs of the local populations, such as healthcare".
Explanatory note
The day-to-day life of the local population is so harsh it is not only a matter of improvement but rather a necessity of ensuring essential needs and in particular healthcare.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Ms Ankie BROEKERS-KNOL, Mr Joris BACKER, Mr Margus HANSON, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Renate WOHLWEND, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Kimmo SASI, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 53 in favor 108 against 18 abstentions
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 8.8, insert the following paragraph:
"ensure that the population is not forced to acquire Abkhaz, South Ossetian or Russian passports and is not punished for using Status Neutral Travel Documents issued by Georgian authorities;"
Explanatory note
Despite the calls by the Assembly, the forced passportizations still take place in Abkhazia, Georgia and South Ossetia, Georgia. In addition, the local population is prevented from making use of Status Neutral Travel Documents issued by the Georgian authorities allowing full access to the social benefits.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Corina FUSU, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 8.10, replace the word "conflict" with the following word: "occupied".
Explanatory note
The territories refered to are occupied territories. The amended wording is already well established in the international community, including the Assembly. Not using the word "occupy" would imply a change in the Assembly's attitude.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 9, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly calls on all member states, states with observer status with the Organisation and the European Union to: -reach durable solutions for both the old and the newly displaced populations, with a clear protection component; -continue to provide support and commit resources in order to strenghthen the mandate of the EUMM and exert pressure on Russian authorities to ensure the access of EUMM to both sides of the ABL; -continue working towards the establishment of a genuine international peacekeeping/policing force in Abkhazia, Georgia and South Ossetia, Georgia, in accordance with emerging needs for protection and peace-keeping".
Explanatory note
The call for support from the international community and the Member States should be reiterated in order to reach durable solutions and contribute to the establishment of a genuine international peacekeeping/policing force.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Corina FUSU, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 9.4, replace the word "review" with the following words: "advance the implementation of".
Explanatory note
The suggested amendment strengthens the request to foster reintegration.
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Mr Roman JAKIČ, Ms Corina FUSU, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Ms Kerstin LUNDGREN, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Michael Aastrup JENSEN, Ms Dzhema GROZDANOVA, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Kimmo SASI, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
Votes: 141 in favor 20 against 4 abstentions
In the draft resolution, before paragraph 10.1, insert the following paragraph:
"fully implement the European Union brokered ceasefire agreement, in particular to withdraw all Russian troops to pre-war positions;"
Explanatory note
The EU brokered ceasefire agreement remains crucial in ensuring the de-occupation of Georgian territories, creating conditions for the return of internally displaced persons and refugees and for the resolution of the conflict in general. Russia constantly refuses to abide by the provisions of the agreement. The Assembly should once again reiterate the necessity of implementing the ceasefire agreeement.
22 January 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
Votes: 138 in favor 26 against 7 abstentions
In amendment 20, delete the words ", in particular to withdraw all Russian troops to pre-war positions".
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Anvar MAKHMUTOV, Ms Nadezda GERASIMOVA, Ms Olga BORZOVA, Ms Olga KAZAKOVA, Mr Viacheslav TIMCHENKO
Votes: 157 in favor 9 against 4 abstentions
In the draft recommendation, replace paragraph 4.1 with the following paragraph:
"provides education expertise to strengthen mother tongue education, in particular in Abkhazia, taking into account the needs of all linguistic groups;"
22 January 2013
Tabled by the Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons
In amendment 2, replace the word "Abkhazia" with the following words: "the Gali region".
22 January 2013
Tabled by Mr Irakli CHIKOVANI, Ms Chiora TAKTAKISHVILI, Ms Tinatin KHIDASHELI, Mr Levan BERDZENISHVILI, Mr Jordi XUCLÀ, Mr Giorgi KANDELAKI, Ms Tinatin BOKUCHAVA
In the draft recommendation, in paragraph 4.3, replace the words "throughout Georgia, including in the conflict areas" with the following words: "in relation to the conflict affected population"
Explanatory note
The actual wording of the draft recommendation in the paragraph in question goes beyond the scope of the report. We should concentrate on the actual report and adopt the recommendation accordingly, to exclude any future misunderstandings. The proposed amendment serves this objective.