Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden and Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE Ann Linde has responded to cameraman Lekso Laskarava's death and the latest developments in Georgia in her Twitter post.
''Chocked by the tragic death of Lekso Lashkarava. My deepest condolences to his family & friends. Violence against journalists and members of LGBTIQ community completely unacceptable and needs to be deplored. The perpetrators must be brought to justice,'' she wrote.
On 5 July, opponents of Tbilisi pride attacked journalists. The MIA of Georgia said that following the investigation activities, they determined that violent crimes were committed against 55 citizens, with 53 being representatives of different media outlets.
Far-right attacks were also carried out against representatives of various media outlets on 6 July.
TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava was physically assaulted during the 5 June developments.
The cameraman underwent treatment at New Hospitals for a few days.
Lekso Lashkarava was found dead at his own house on 11 July.
Protests against violent activities have been underway outside the parliament for two days now.
