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The August 2008 war over South Ossetia directly affected people and communities living along the administrative boundary line (ABL). To gain a better understanding of the problems facing these communities, the CRRC in cooperation with Saferworld carried out focus groups with residents of 5 villages located on the Georgian-controlled side of the ABL. This report summarizes the main findings of the focus groups, and sheds light upon local views on safety and security, the conflict and how greater civic participation in security-related issues can be achieved.