🟥 Three former Georgian defense ministers are in jail: Irakli Okruashvili (2004–2006), Bacho Akhalaia (2009–2012), and Juansher Burchuladze (2021–2024) ⭕️ Irakli Garibashvili (2019–2021) is charged but out on bail; Davit Kezerashvili (2006–2008) was sentenced in absentia and remains wanted. #Georgia

On Dec 26, 61yo Zura Menteshashvili marks the 56th day of his hunger strike in prison, facing up to one year for allegedly blocking a road. Meanwhile, 59yo Zurab Chavchanidze, jailed over the October 4 protests, has entered his 41st day on hunger strike, facing up to six years. #RepressionInGeorgia

🟥Georgia’s first court case over a sidewalk protest has started, with the hearing postponed to January 9. The new repressive amendments, introduced to curb #GeorgiaProtests, make protesting on sidewalks punishable by up to 15 days of administrative detention. ▶️ batumelebi.ge/articles-in-...

⭕️The case of jailed Georgian journalist and #SakharovPrize2025 laureate Mzia Amaglobeli has reached the Supreme Court. Her lawyers say she was denied a fair trial at every stage and are seeking to overturn the conviction. #FreeMzia #RepressionInGeorgia ⭕️ batumelebi.netgazeti.ge/articles-in-...

I tried to put into words a holiday message of gratitude & strength. Let us recharge during this season and return to the fight, remembering that this fight is for victory. Thank you for your courage, your belief, and for standing on the right side. #FreeMzia #HappyHolidays #FightBeforeItIsTooLate

Contrary to the Prosecutor’s claim, opposition and critical media consistently reported on former State Security Service chief Grigol Liluashvili’s alleged ties to 'call centers', undermining allegations that coverage was deliberately withheld in exchange for his protection. #RepressionInGeorgia

🗓️ 22 Dec, 12:30PM CET 👇🏻 #Georgia #GeorgiaProtests #FreeMzia

🇪🇺 at the #SakharovPrize2025 ceremony in @europarl.europa.eu representatives of laureates — journalists Mzia Amaglobeli and Andrzej Poczobut, unlawfully imprisoned in #Georgia & #Belarus — delivered speeches. Batumelebi journalist Irma Dimitradze read Amaglobeli’s speech written in prison. #FreeMzia

Mzia Amaglobeli’s representative accepted the Sakharov Prize, the European Union’s highest human rights award, at the European Parliament. Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli remains unlawfully imprisoned.

⭕️ Honored to represent Mzia, #SakharovPrize2025 laureate, at the joint AFET & DEVE meeting in the EP. Laureates who never left prison alive were mentioned. ✊My message: be brave like Andrzej, like Mzia and make sure that history doesn’t repeat itself. #FreeMzia #FreeAndrzej #JournalismIsNotACrime

🟥 GYLA says the prison administration will finally allow Mzia Amaglobeli to have eye tests at a clinic she selected. Her eyesight has sharply worsened during 11 months of unlawful detention. GYLA recently published her medical history: ➡️https://batumelebi.ge/articles-in-english/598217/ #FreeMzia

“Mzia Amaglobeli’s vision has significantly worsened since she was placed in the penitentiary facility, reaching an alarming level. Despite numerous requests, she has not received the medical examinations needed to plan her treatment,” reports GYLA. #FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotAcrime

After the Kutaisi Court of Appeals announced that it was upholding journalist Mzia Amaglobeli’s two-year prison sentence, the penitentiary convoy transported her back to Rustavi Prison. #FreeMzia Video: Media Checker & Batumelebi ▶️ batumelebi.netgazeti.ge/articles-in-...

🗣️"For us all in this courtroom today, dignity lies in protecting the Constitution of Georgia. Therefore, I call on everyone to fight before it is too late. Because we have an obligation to protect the Constitution. Fight to the end!, " - Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli at the appellate hearing. #FreeMzia

I’ve been preparing myself for the worst, yet I am still not ready for the possibility that the appellate court might rule in favor of the prosecutor’s appeal and worsen the already unlawful charges.. yet it is a possibility #FreeMzia

🗣️ At Mzia Amaglobeli’s appellate hearing, lawyer Maia Mtsariashvili highlighted her integrity and lack of influence, urging the court to decide if Georgia is truly a rule-of-law state. #FreeMzia #RepressionsInGeorgia

🔴 Georgia’s imprisoned journalist and 2025 #SakharovPrize laureate, Mzia Amaglobeli, has been brought to the Kutaisi Court of Appeals on the 311th day of her unlawful imprisonment. 🟥 On 18 November, the Kutaisi Court of Appeals is expected to deliver its verdict in Mzia Amaglobeli’s case. #FreeMzia

🟥 Georgian citizens will no longer be able to vote from abroad in parliamentary elections - Georgian Dream plans to introduce corresponding amendments to the Election Code. #RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia #GeorgiaProtests ➡️ batumelebi.netgazeti.ge/articles-in-...

🟥 A day before the final appellate hearing of imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, GYLA announces about filing a new application with @echr.coe.int on her behalf. 🟥 The case concerns her unlawful administrative arrest and violations committed during the proceedings. #FreeMzia #RepressionInGeorgia

🔴 On Nov.18, the 2nd appellate hearing concluded in the case of Georgia’s imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli. 💢 The prosecutor presented a forensic report on Amaglobeli’s phone - after 9 months - which found no evidence of a “pre-planned attack". #FreeMzia 📰 batumelebi.ge/articles-in-...

🗣️ “This case has no connection to law or justice — neither to the qualification of the prosecutor’s charges nor to Judge Sakhelashvili’s verdict. My imprisonment is a political decision of the regime,” said Mzia Amaglobeli. #FreeMzia #RepressionsInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime

🗣️ "Fight before it's too late. Freedom is more valuable than life itself," - Mzia continues to stand for what she has called for! She is still standing, standing high, refusing to take a sit, to bow the regime, to reconcile with injustice! #FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime #RepressionsInGeorgia

I am so incredibly proud of this woman! She embodies a graceful, unbroken, and principled fight for justice. We must remember to "fight before it’s too late" for freedoms that should never be taken for granted. #FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime #Georgia

How likely is it that this would have happened if reps of the international community - diplomats or members of international organizations - had been present? It’s still a question. But one thing is certain: #FreeMzia needs continued support and constant reminders that the world is watching

The baseline, I think, is having contributed to the sanctioning of - as the Prosecutor’s Office announced -"approximately 300 Georgian citizens". With love for Georgia and in the best national interests of the country, I must say: #SanctionTheOligarch to end #TerrorInGeorgia

🚨‼️YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO READ THIS ARTICLE:👇 “When the mothers of other prisoners started carrying banners with photos of their sons, Tsaro made her own banners for Archil. She says she was nervous at first, because she didn’t know how the other mothers would react”. #GeorgiaProtests

(1/3)🧵 🟥 “Two people from this photo were murdered by Russians -the third was arrested last night.” Among those detained in last night’s arrests was journalist Leila Tsomaia. Shortly after the news spread, two photos from her past began circulating online. #RepressionInGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests

Arrests have become routine in #Georgia - so frequent it’s hard to keep track. A few days of detention now feel as common as a COVID diagnosis once did: inevitable, frightening, and especially dangerous for the vulnerable. #RepressionInGeorgia #TerrorInGeorgia

🟥 During the night of Nov 3 in #Tbilisi, journalist for Media Checker Ninia Kakabadze was arrested. According to witnesses, she was clearly identified as press and performing her journalistic duties at today’s protest. ©️ Photo by @publikage.bsky.social; Nov 3 protest. #GeorgiaProtests

🟥The appellate court hearing in journalist Mzia Amaglobeli’s case, scheduled for October 28, has been postponed, with a new date yet to be confirmed. #FreeMzia #RepressionInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime

⭕️One year after the parliamentary elections, citizens are holding a protest march in #Tbilisi. 📌 “Until the end - until victory!” #GeorgiaProtests demand the govt’s resignation, free elections independent from Ivanishvili’s control, and the release of all political prisoners.

🟥 Oct 24, Vienna — On the 285th day of her unlawful imprisonment, Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of Batumelebi/Netgazeti, was honored with the 2025 World Press Freedom Hero Award alongside six other journalists. The award was accepted by Tamar Rukhadze, deputy director of the outlets. #FreeMzia #Georgia

They kept Mzia Amaglobeli in pre-trial detention for over 7 months, citing “risk of reoffending” and “influencing the investigation” — over a slap lasting seconds. All while she was on a 38-day hunger strike, losing her eyesight. #RepressionInGeorgia #SanctionTheOligarch

🟥 October 22, 2025 — #GeorgiaProtests Day 329, #Tbilisi While police were trying to clear the road of protesters, a young woman climbed onto a police car in defiance. Soon after, police arrested her along with at least 11 others.

🟥 Georgia’s unlawfully imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli has been named laureate of the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, shared with Andrzej Poczobut of #Belarus. 🔴“Imprisoned Journalists Fighting for Your Freedom and Ours" #JournalismIsNotACrime #RepressionInGeorgia

Insane 😶‍🌫️🫥 #TerrirInGeorgia #RepressionInGeorgia

🎬 Director Giorgi Tavartkiladze went to the police voluntarily, 'admitting' he had also blocked the road during #GeorgiaProtests - the same act for which others were detained. Police took his statement but refused to arrest him. #RepressionInGeorgia ▶️ batumelebi.netgazeti.ge/articles-in-...

🎥 Presentation recorded for a side event at the OSCE Warsaw Conference (Oct 10, 2025): “Key Trends in Security Threats in Central Asia and Barriers to SDG Development amid Systematic Violations of Article 19 of the ICCPR.” Organized by Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan. #JournalismIsNotACrime #GeorgiaProtests

🧵1/4 Day 327 of #GeorgiaProtests - Since Zurab Chavchavadze’s arrest (on October 8,) his flag has been brought at the Batumi protests every night by others. #RepressionInGeorgia

🗣️“They’ve come for me too! If they think they can scare me, my family, or my friends – they’re wrong. In the end, we will still win,” Formula TV journalist Keta Tsitskishvili reports being arrested in new wave of detentions targeting #GeorgiaProtests. #RepressionInGeorgia

🟥 Acc/to the official results of #GEOElections2024, For Georgia party won 12 seats. However, since its members refused to take up mandates in the Parliament, the GD revoked their mandates due to prolonged absence and recognized their replacements. ▶️ batumelebi.ge/articles-in-... #Georgia

Pursuant to Section 61, Paragraph two of the Immigration Law, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, @baibabraze.bsky.social, took a decision to include two citizens of Georgia in the list of personae non gratae in Latvia, and to subject them to a ban on entering Latvia for an indefinite period of time.

🛑 Irina Imerlishvili stepped down from her position with 11 months left in her term. 🛑 The GD plans to file a Constitutional Complaint seeking to ban around 10 opposition parties. It is unclear whether Imerlishvili’s resignation is connected to this case. #RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia

One citizen also reported that his cousin was arrested at home around midnight during a special forces raid. “They pointed a gun at a four-year-old’s head,” he said, describing the terrorizing nature of the operation. #RepressionInGeorgia #TerrorInGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests #Georgia

I just wanted to share this here as it was my appeal to the @europarl.europa.eu earlier this week when we spoke about Mzia and Georgia’s resistance movement. #FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests

🟥The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Finland’s Foreign Minister, @elinavaltonen.bsky.social has been fined GEL 5,000 for “blocking a road” under #Georgia’s repressive laws imposed by the ruling Georgian Dream party. #GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia

🔴When your country and freedom are at stake, you don’t calculate chances - you fight. That’s what we are doing. We need support in this fight, not measurement of our chances. ✊My first visit to EP came with a wish - that the promise I made there is fulfilled sooner than anyone can imagine: #FreeMzia