Georgia (Abkhazia)
Broadcast radio station "Voice of Abkhazia" is disabled because of
financial debts. Because of a small debt for the use of the transmission
tower broadcasts off the radio "Voice of Abkhazia". Guide
channel assumes
that this has been done to address the vertical of power.In this regard, the
board, "the Voice of Abkhazia" spreads a specialstatement.
"August 19
Georgian government took another step towards the destruction of democratic
values ?? - disabled broadcast" Voice of Abkhazia. "The last few hours of
radio could not broadcast, in this situation the company is harmed and
problems arise in employment on the radio people. Therefore, we
board
members, become forced to turn to the Georgian authorities with a statement",
- the statement reads.
It stresses that "The Voice of Abkhazia" for
several years successfully broadcasts, however, due to the unstable
advertising market has recently decreased revenues, respectively, the
organization has had some financial difficulties.
Radio Company notes
that a large part of the debt has already been paid, leaving only 30% of that
"Voice of Abkhazia" covers on schedule.
"However, this morning we
witnessed a "surprise" - because of the small debt tower cut off broadcasts
"The Voice of Abkhazia". It is applied to a direct attack on freedom of
expression and speech! We believe that we have carried out a targeted
pressure. We call immediately restore the broadcast and provide us the period
to cover the debt! We hope that you consider our problem and take appropriate
action," - said in a statement the board "The Voice of
Abkhazia".
(apsny.ge; via RUSdx Aug 23)
(BCDX-WWDXC/Top Nx 1220/31 Aug)
