Monday, 29 April 2002

GEORGIA APPEALS FOR FUNDS FOR EARTHQUAKE RECONSTRUCTION

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Georgian President Shevardnadze appealed to the international community on 29 April for funds to reconstruct buildings in Tbilisi damaged beyond repair in the 25 April earthquake. Tbilisi Mayor Vano Zodelava said the same day that the Georgian government will ask for a $25 million credit from international organizations. Meanwhile, persons whose homes were rendered uninhabitable or unsafe by the quake picketed the mayor\'s office on 29 April, complaining that the municipal authorities are not acting swiftly enough to provide emergency relief.
Georgian President Shevardnadze appealed to the international community on 29 April for funds to reconstruct buildings in Tbilisi damaged beyond repair in the 25 April earthquake. Tbilisi Mayor Vano Zodelava said the same day that the Georgian government will ask for a $25 million credit from international organizations. Meanwhile, persons whose homes were rendered uninhabitable or unsafe by the quake picketed the mayor\'s office on 29 April, complaining that the municipal authorities are not acting swiftly enough to provide emergency relief. \"Alia\" on 30 April predicted that widespread anger could result in mass protests. (Caucasus Press)
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