United Nations Radio

Georgia has instituted proceedings before the International Court of Justice against the Russian Federation for "its actions on and around the territory of Georgia," in breach of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

In its application to the Court, Georgia "also seeks to ensure that the individual rights" under the Convention "of all persons on the territory of Georgia are fully respected and protected."

Georgia contends that the "Russian Federation, through its State organs, agents and others exercising governmental authority, and through the South Ossetian and Abkhaz separatist forces and other agents, is responsible for serious violations of its obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination.

This is Donn Bobb reporting for United Nations Radio.

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