P192 CJJFAX 192 Thu 4 Nov 21:11/24 -|l4|l4|, 1/4 DISPATCH Julian Borgjr on ethnic Georgians that fled from breakaway Abkha:ia: A senior aid official who recently toured eastern Abkhazia described scenes of desolation. The official said that in most villages in the area, between 60% to 90% of the houses had been destroyed, and hj saw widespread evidence of arson. U He said that over large tracts of (5 land in the east of the province, whjrj ethnic Georgians were until $5 recently the majority, there were (5 now few signs of life. --,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Next News Flash World FinanceP192 CJJFAX 192 Thu 4 Nov 21:12/09 ] 2/4 DISPATCH Julian Borgjr on ethnic Georgians that fled from breakaway Abkhazia: (5 $hj humanitarian aid official said it looked as if there had been a "witch-hunt" for Georgians. The government in Tbili3i has accused Abkhaz rebels gf carrying out a campaign of ethnic cleansing after their military victory o6ju govjrnmjnt troops last month. $hj victory sealed off the province from the rest of the country. Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 ] Summary 102 Dispatch 190 Index 199 Next News Flash World FinanceP192 CEEFAX 192 Thu 4 Nov 21:14/14 3/4 DISPATCH Julian Borges on ethnic Georgians thbt fled from breakaway Abkhazia: Some Abkhaz leaders have admitted there were a number of human-rights violations and have promised to prosecute those responsible. The UV High Commission for Refugees believes thjrj are between 100,X00 and 150,000 civilians left homeless by the fighting. $hey are now tr:ink to 3ur6i6j thu approaching winter in the western Georgian highlands. Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Summary 1p2 Dispatch 190 Index 199 Next News Flash World FinanceP192 CEEFAX 192 Thu 4 Nov 21:15/22 )|l4|l4|, 4/4 I DISPATCH Julian Borges on ethnic Georgians thbt fled from breakaway Abkhazia: Many have fled one battlefield only to find themselves in another. Tens of thousands of refugees are U in the Mingrelia region of Georgia, where government forces are fighting rebels loyal to ousted President Zviad Gamsakhurdia. The last time aid workers were able to cross the battle line was two weeks ago. Since then, heavy fighting has cut even that tenuous lifelink. Next News Flash World Finance