Georgian troops have pulled out of the break-away region of South Ossetia.
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Russia and EU seek fresh start at summit ... that the move was not the result of a military defeat, but instead meant to protect civilians in the region. This comes after two days of fighting between Georgian and Russian troops that has left hundreds of civilians dead and forced many others to flee their homes. Georgian officials claim that Russia has sent an additional 10,000 troops into South Ossetia in preparation for an attack. Clashes have also been reported in Abkhazia. That's another separatist region in the west of Georgia. The fighting broke out on Friday after Georgian troops moved into South Ossetia in an effort to take control of the regional capital, Tskhinvali. Georgia has declared a "state of war", giving President Mikheil Saakashvili the right to impose curfews and restrict movement. It has also mobilised all of its troops and reservists. Georgia's 2,000 soldiers in Iraq were to be brought home within the next few days.
(Deutsche Welle)
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