The statements made by the presidential candidate Salome Zourabichvili about the August war was followed by a sharp criticism from the civil sector.

According to NGO representatives, Salome Zurabishvili"s statements are particularly damaging for the ongoing processes in the Hague and Strasbourg.

According to Nika Jeiranashvili, a representative of the Open Society Georgia Foundation, the statement of the presidential candidate that Georgia launched the war will be used by the opponents to block the execution of judicial processes in Hague.

Salome Zurabishvili"s permanent accusations are condemned by other NGOs who are familiar with the cases of victims of the August war and who have lodged complains in the European Court.

The third sector released a joint statement on August 10 after Salome Zurabishvili"s first accusations.

11 Influential NGOs advise politicians on the issue of August war and call not to make statements against the country"s interests.

In addition , as in the third sector explain , blaming Georgia in starting the war may cause problems for the victims of the war.