The South Ossetian President Eduard Kokoity appealed the population of the Republic not to yield to the calls for violence in response to the terrorist attack on September 9 in Vladikavkaz.
"The tragedy in North Ossetia is our common tragedy and pain of both Christians and Muslims. This was another severe challenge for the people of Ossetia. We are one people; neither the Caucasus ridge, nor armed aggression or terrorist acts will ever divide our people. I understand how hard it is to many of us; and as the Caucasus traditions say, we should somehow respond. However, those who planned and carried out this inhuman action, counted on the fact that the response would follow ", the president said speaking at the meeting of the leadership and representatives of public and political organizations of South Ossetia.
The President called on "hotheads", ready to give a violent response to the violence, to fully understand their responsibility and not to yield to provocations.
"It is done to fuel inter-ethnic and religious hatred", said Kokoity.
According to him, there was an attempt to organize an armed response with young people from South Ossetia engaged.
"Certain forces are trying to gather young people under their banner. I am addressing those in South Ossetia, who had extensive combat experience that might be used in any acts of retaliation. I deem these people as accomplices of terrorists and supporters of the regime of Saakashvili, " said the president.
He stressed that the armed aggression against South Ossetia and terrorist acts, which take place on the territory of Russia, were aimed at weakening Russia and targeted at exploding the situation throughout the Caucasus region.
"All the North Caucasus republics condemn acts of bloodshed, the victims of which are innocent people. We must not yield to emotions, no matter how difficult it is. I urge and call not to yield to these provocations. There are other methods of combating terrorism and ways for sustaining the peace ", said Kokoity.
Having noted that the people in the south and the north of Ossetia have been at the forefront of many problems, Kokoity said that the Ossetian people should find the strengths and courage to endure this and maintain their security.
"Let's do it wisely and in a civilized manner" said the president.
