Estonian Parliament adopts statement in support of Georgian people  

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**Estonia Backs Georgia’s Protesters**

The has made a statement in support of the people of Georgia. The statement was adopted on January 22 with 59 votes in favor and nine against.

**No Recognition for Government**

The Estonian government does not recognize the results of the “fraudulent” in Georgia. They also do not recognize the legitimacy of the Georgian parliament, government, or President Mikheil Kavelashvili. Instead, they recognize Salome as the country’s legitimate President.

**Support for Democratic Forces**

The Estonian Parliament supports democratic forces in Georgia who are demanding new elections. They condemn the repression against peaceful protesters and call for an end to violence and persecution. They also demand the release of all .

**Call for Sanctions**

The Riigikogu calls on other national parliaments to condemn the regime’s violence against citizens. They also ask EU and European Commission to sanction Georgian involved in the repression, to restrict communication with the government until free and fair elections are held, and to support Georgia’s and press.

**Solidarity with the Georgian Nation**

The statement concludes by expressing solidarity with the Georgian nation who is defending its human , , democracy, and future within the European Union.

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