The subject of my concern is that there is a very high risk of confrontation, Public Defender Nino Lonjaria told reporters while assessing the pre-election environment in the country. The Ombudsman called on all political parties to show their responsibility. The Public Defender also expressed hope that the Interior Ministry will launch an investigation into the disruption of journalistic activities in Zugdidi. I follow developments closely. I am in communication with the Ministry of Internal Affairs. My attention was drawn by the incident that took place several days ago, especially against the media representatives and the fact of physical violence and disruption of someone’s work. I hope the Ministry of Internal Affairs will launch an investigation into the interference of journalistic activities. The subject of my concern is that there is a very high risk of confrontation. I understand that both the opposition and the government mobilize its supporters on the day of elections and I want to call on all political parties to show maximum responsibility to prevent tensions and physical confrontation. This will be the responsibility of all of them. The Ministry of Internal Affairs must respond to each fact of violence, the Ombudsman said. source: IPN/ interpressnews.ge