Parliament Rejects Creation of a Commission over Machalikashvili Notorious Case
Ruling Georgian Dream (GD) MPs did not support the initiative of the opposition party United National Movement (UNM) which envisaged the creation of a fact-finding commission over Temirlan Machalikashvili high-profile case.
The project required the support of at least 50 MPs, however, it was supported only by 30, out of which all of the MPs are from the opposition parties.
In addition, three GD MPs voted against the initiative, while all the others restrained from participation in the voting process.
Malkhaz Machalikashvili, a father of the killed teen, thanked the opposition and slammed the ruling party.
“They were afraid that society would learn the truth about this case. It is the responsibility of Bidzina Ivanishvili,” Machalikashvili said, referring to the founder and Chair of GD.
Temirlan Machalikashvili, 19, was wounded in Duisi village in his own bed on December 26, 2017 during the special anti-terror operation. On January 10, he died in hospital.
The father of the deceased young man wants law enforcers to admit that his son was killed by mistake. He also demands his family be granted the status of the victim, adding his son was the victim of someone’s mistake.
He calls on the government to hold everyone involved in the operation responsible, adding the authorities are trying to accuse his son of having links with terrorists.
Asking for the “fair and effective” investigation, Malkhaz Machalikashvili has been holding protest rallies since May 2018.
In addition, Temirlan Machalikashvili’s case was included in the World Report 2019 of Human Rights Watch.
By Thea Morrison
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