Transparency International expresses concern that verbal attacks on civil sector are being carried out by government officials in Georgia.

The official statement released by the office of the Berlin office says that the Chairman of the Parliament, Irakli Kobakhidze called the fascists the representatives of the civil society who requested to investigate allegations against senior officials in the audio recordings.

According to the statement of the Transparency International, it will be a big shame if the progress of Georgia will divert instead the rule of law to the corruption and kleptocrasy.

Transparency International calls on the Government of Georgia to abstain from unreasonable accusations before the forthcoming elections, which may hinder NGOs" observer activities.