The memory of the victims of the Ered tragedy and the historical truth about the crimes committed by the Georgian armed forces were among the topics discussed during the 66th round of the International Discussions on Security in Transcaucasia.
State Advisor to President of South Ossetia Konstantin Kochiev announced this during the briefing in Tskhinval.
According to the diplomat, the start date of the round coincided with one of the most tragic dates in the Republic's history.
"Since the discussions began on March 18, I reminded everyone that it was a very important day for South Ossetia – the day of remembrance of the Ered tragedy, when 12 of our citizens were captured, brutally tortured, and buried alive near the village of Ered," Kochiev said.
The State Advisor has noted that the reminder of the tragic events of 1991 provoked a mixed reaction among the meeting participants.
"Of course, this left a certain imprint on the discussion. Understandably, not everyone was pleased to hear about what the Georgian militants were doing on the South Ossetian territory, or about the earlier stages of the conflict that Georgia and South Ossetia began," he noted.
The Ered tragedy occurred on March 18, 1991. Then, 12 Ossetian civilians were captured, tortured, and buried alive near the village of Ered. This crime is considered one of the most brutal episodes of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict.
