Georgia: What Led To Defense Minister's Demotion?
14th Nov 2006, 18:09 GMT
PRAGUE, November 14, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- In a surprise move, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili on November 10 dismissed Irakli Okruashvili from his post as defense minister and appointed him economy minister. Observers have offered several explanations for the hawkish defense minister's reappointment, with many considering it a demotion.
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