TBILISI. Feb 12 (Interfax) - Georgian Prime Minister Irakly Garibashvili has accused the opposition and some non-governmental organizations of having started a purposeful campaign against security, law enforcement and defense institutions.
"They first attacked the police and special services and now switched to the army. This is a direct anti-governmental activity," Garibashvili said.
The United National Movement party, the most active opposition political force in Georgia led by its former President Mikheil Saakashvili, and some non-governmental organizations had demanded Defense Minister Mindiya Janelidze's resignation last week for his decision to dismiss several high-ranking Defense Ministry officials.
"The campaign started by the Nationals [the United National Movement] and others against the defense minister is absolutely unacceptable. Defense Minister Janelidze dismissed individuals who had been promoted under the previous authorities and who remained in the armed forces until recently, and this is why we see such aggression on the Nationals' part," Garibashvili said.