Singer Katie Melua fears for the safety of her mother and brother who are still living in her native Georgia.

The 24-year-old called her mother, Tamari, after fighting broke out between Georgia and the breakaway province of South Ossetia, which is backed by Russia.

Melua - who was due to visit family members in two weeks time - fears her uncle may be conscripted into the Georgian army.

She says, "Whoever settled anything with war? At the moment it seems to be a lot of posturing and the two 'sides' showing each other how big their 'guns' are.

"But I hope that the violence can end before any more people are killed."

A spokeswoman for the star adds, "She is worried about her mum and brother being there. But they are not completely panicking because they are in Tbilisi.

"Everyone has been told to sit tight and see how it pans out.

"Her mother told Katie that all Georgian men over the age of 18 are to go to Ossetia. Fortunately her brother is too young, but her uncle would qualify.

"On a personal note, that is scary."

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