Georgian, Abkhaz Sides Exchange Hostages

Abkhaz side released today ten Georgians, abducted from Gali district of breakaway Abkhazia, in exchange for release of three Abkhazians.

Abkhaz armed groups raided on December 27 Georgian villages of the Gali district and kidnapped ten Georgians in retaliation of abduction three border guards of the breakaway Abkhazia. Abkhaz side blamed Georgian guerrillas for abduction.