The information that physical coercive measures were used against ex-presidential candidate of South Ossetia Alla Dzhioeva is untrue. This statement was made by the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic, Valery Valiev.

According to him, during the operational investigative measures carried out today at the ex-candidate’s headquarters, “the law enforcement officers acted within the framework of the law, without using physical force.”

“We categorically refute the spreading rumors that A. Dzhioeva was allegedly hit on the head with the butt of a machine gun, which caused internal hemorrhage,” said V. Valiev.

He emphasized that the initial examination carried out by doctors upon A. Dzhioeva’s admission to the republican hospital also did not reveal any bodily injuries.

The minister stated that all actions taken by the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ensure law and order are carried out on behalf of the Prosecutor General's Office of South Ossetia.

“Two police crews today arrived at the headquarters of ex-presidential candidate of the Republic of South Ossetia Alla Dzhioeva at the call of an investigator from the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic. All actions to ensure law and order in the republic are regulated by current legislation,” the minister noted.

According to him, at present, prosecutors are conducting investigative activities at A. Dzhioeva’s headquarters, while the Ministry of Internal Affairs ensures compliance with law and order and the safety of the investigative team.

Let us remind you that today A. Dzhioeva was hospitalized in the republican hospital with a diagnosis of hypertensive crisis. As noted in the Prosecutor General's Office, A. Dzhioeva became ill during a conversation with an investigator who came to her headquarters with a summons to the Prosecutor General's Office in a criminal case initiated in connection with the riots on November 30, 2011. At the same time, supporters of the opposition politician report that the security services stormed her headquarters.

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The reason for this development of events was A. Dzhioeva’s refusal to recognize the cancellation of the results of the presidential elections in South Ossetia, in which she was in the lead. She demanded that V. Brovtsev transfer power to her in a civilized way and stated that she was ready for a civil war in the republic.

In turn, V. Brovtsev published a statement saying that he takes responsibility for “suppressing attempts at an anti-constitutional coup.” In it, he recalled that by the decision of the Parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia on March 25, 2012. Presidential elections are scheduled in the country. “As the acting president and chairman of the government of the Republic of South Ossetia, I am obliged, in accordance with the Constitution, to ensure the implementation of this decision. Currently, the election campaign has actually begun, candidates are being registered,” he noted.

At the same time, “certain political forces are trying to aggravate the socio-political situation in the republic to the limit.” “Ex-presidential candidate A. Dzhioeva publicly announced her inauguration on February 10, 2012 and assumption of the office of president, which clearly contradicts the decisions of both the parliament of the Republic of South Ossetia and other government bodies that ensure legal order and succession of presidential power. Such statements clearly lead to a violation of the constitutional order and are in fact a call for an attempt to forcefully seize power,” said V. Brovtsev.

He emphasized that violations of existing laws of the republic “will be suppressed in the most decisive manner,” and additional measures will be taken in the country to protect the rule of law and the constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens.

“The administrations of the President and the government of the Republic of South Ossetia will create all the necessary conditions for the elections scheduled by parliament for March 25 to be held in accordance with the law, honestly, democratically and fairly,” the acting statement says. president.

The political crisis in South Ossetia arose after the Supreme Court of the republic invalidated the second round of the presidential elections held at the end of November 2011. According to published data from the Central Election Commission, A. Dzhioeva won the elections. December 9, 2011 An agreement was signed to resolve the political crisis. In accordance with the document, the President of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity resigned on December 10, transferring powers to Prime Minister V. Brovtsev. The document provided A. Dzhioeva with the opportunity to take part in the presidential elections on March 25, 2012.

Ministry of Internal Affairs of South Ossetia: A. Dzhioeva was not hit on the head with the butt of a machine gun