Global Information2008 Khurcha incident information
| 2008 Khurcha incident | |
|---|---|
| Location | Khurcha, Zugdidi Municipality, Georgia, Near the border with the internationally unrecognised Republic of Abkhazia |
| Date | May 21, 2008 |
Attack type | Shooting |
| Weapons | Small arms, Rocket-propelled grenades |
| Deaths | None |
| Injured | 3 people |
| Perpetrators | Georgian authorities (suspected) |
The 2008 Khurcha incident refers to the May 21, 2008 attack on two minibuses in the Georgian village of Khurcha, near the ceasefire line with the internationally unrecognised Republic of Abkhazia. The buses were carrying Georgians on the way to vote at the parliamentary election which was underway that day. 3 people were injured. During the high profile TV coverage later that day, and while voting booths were open, Georgian officials claimed that the attack was carried out by Abkhaz forces. Several investigations later showed that the incident was most likely staged by unknown Georgian servicemen.[1][2]
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