Tbilisi. NGOs released a statement on dissemination of video materials by the televisions on February 19. "TV company Rustavi 2 and then other TV companies have disseminated video materials depicting the so-called special operation that occurred on 24 November 2004", says the statement, in which NGOs call on media outlets not to disseminate unchecked materials that infringe upon dignity and private life, by which they may foster the interests of concerned parties. "All television companies, which have disseminated these shots, have violated Paragraphs 20, 23 and 24 of Article 35 of the "Code of Behavior of Broadcasters". In particular, pursuant to Paragraph 23: "When using the archive materials depicting torture and anguish (including the crimes), a broadcaster shall try to minimize the potential trauma that this material may inflict on a person filmed therein and/or his/her relatives", says the statement. The statement issued on February 20 is signed by 9 NGOs.

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