EU calls for transparent investigation into Georgian TV cameraman’s death
The European Union has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the death of Georgian TV Pirveli cameraman, Aleksandre (Lekso) Lashkarava. Peter Stano, the European foreign affairs commission’s spokesperson, said this at a press conference on Tuesday. Lashkarava was beaten while covering the July 5 anti-LGBT protest in Tbilisi. He was found dead at […]
The European Union has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the death of Georgian TV Pirveli cameraman, Aleksandre (Lekso) Lashkarava.
Peter Stano, the European foreign affairs commission’s spokesperson, said this at a press conference on Tuesday.
Lashkarava was beaten while covering the July 5 anti-LGBT protest in Tbilisi.
He was found dead at his home after spending several days in a hospital.
The Georgian Interior Ministry said that his death could have been provoked by a drug overdose.
“It is very unfortunate what we have seen in Georgia happening over the last few days, especially the death of the TV cameraman.
“That’s why it’s important that the circumstances of his death are clearly, transparently and independently investigated,’’ he said.
Stano added that the Georgian government should ensure that the rights and freedoms of minorities are guaranteed and respected.
