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August 11, 2008
Statement Regarding the Situation in
Georgia
JBANC Condemns Russian Aggression against Georgia
Washington, DC (JBANC) --- The Joint Baltic American National
Committee, Inc. (JBANC), representing one million Americans of
Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian descent, strongly condemns Russia’s
invasion of Georgia.
By militarily breeching Georgia’s
internationally recognized borders, Russia has grossly violated
Georgia’s national sovereignty. Furthermore, Russia’s unilateral
invasion of South Ossetia was compounded by devastating and
disproportionate military strikes deep within Georgia’s territory.
Russia has unjustifiably escalated a minor border incident into a
major confrontation resulting in numerous unnecessary civilian
casualties. This aggression continues against Georgia, notwithstanding
its announced ceasefire, which Russia chooses to ignore.
JBANC
joins in the demands of the United States, the member states of the
European Union, and other international bodies calling on Russia to
cease its aggression against Georgia, to accept the ceasefire, and
thereupon withdraw its military forces from Georgia.
Russia’s
invasion of Georgia is a challenge to all democracies seeking to
promote peaceful coexistence among nations. The world’s response to
Russia’s current aggression is critical since it will undoubtedly
dictate the future course of Russia’s policies towards its neighbors.
Therefore the United States and the European Union must take all
necessary steps to end Russia’s aggression against Georgia.
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Karl Altau
Managing Director
Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc.
400 Hurley Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
tel. 301-340-1954
fax 301-309-1406
jbanc@jbanc.org
http://jbanc.org
Representing:
Estonian American National Council, Inc.
American
Latvian Association, Inc.
Lithuanian American Council, Inc.
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