Mikheil Saakashvili

Georgian authorities increase pressure on opposition

Georgian authorities increase pressure on opposition

The investigative commission will examine the activities of Saakashvili's United National Movement party not only during its time in power, but also during its years in opposition, the Georgian Dream announced.

Former Georgian Defense Minister could face prison

Former Georgian Defense Minister could face prison

Following politicians Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze, former Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Okruashvili could face imprisonment. The former official refused to appear at a meeting of the parliamentary investigative commission.

Saakashvili sentenced for illegal entry into Georgia

Saakashvili sentenced for illegal entry into Georgia

The Tbilisi City Court has sentenced former Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili to four and a half years in prison for illegally entering the border in 2021. The ruling, read out by Judge Mikhail Dzhindzholiya, caused a stir in the …

Saakashvili sentenced to 9 years in prison for embezzling

Saakashvili sentenced to 9 years in prison for embezzling

Former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced to 9 more years in prison after being found guilty of embezzlement. Saakashvili was jailed for six years for abuse of power after he returned to Georgia in 2021. He has …

Saakashvili's arrest extended in border crossing case

Saakashvili's arrest extended in border crossing case

The Tbilisi City Court ruled to leave former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in pretrial custody during an investigation into a criminal case on an illegal border crossing in 2021. The court dismissed objections from …

Saakashvili calls for street protests

Saakashvili calls for street protests

The former President of Georgia has called on the opposition to start mass protests, stating that relying on a foreign reaction is not enough.

Kobakhidze 'cancels' festival of authoritarianism in Georgia

Kobakhidze 'cancels' festival of authoritarianism in Georgia

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the “festivals of authoritarianism” financed from abroad could not bring authoritarianism back to the country. He pointed out that the October elections would take place against …

Saakashvili's pardon being prepared in Georgia

Saakashvili's pardon being prepared in Georgia

Tbilisi has announced that the President of Georgia is preparing a plan to pardon Mikheil Saakashvili. The Speaker of the Parliament said that Salome Zurabishvili was with him and the opposition.

Saakashvili's party headquarters attacked in Tbilisi

Saakashvili's party headquarters attacked in Tbilisi

The United National Movement's office in Tbilisi was attacked by unidentified perpetrators, the party's press service said. The incident occurred overnight when individuals armed with batons vandalized …