Reporters Without Borders NGO has called for a transparent investigation of TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava's death.
''Hundreds of journalists have gathered today to pay homage to TV Pirveli cameraman Alexandre Lashkarava, who died six days after far-right assailants beat him. Reporters Without Borders call upon the government to investigate the case thoroughly, objectively and transparently,'' the statement reads.
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.
Cameraman Lashkarava was buried today.
