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Georgia’s Epiphany pardon fiasco leaves families freezing outside prisons in vain
Families, journalists, and activists spent two snowy days outside Georgian prisons hoping for a presidential pardon for imprisoned government critics.

Families, journalists, and activists spent two snowy days outside Georgian prisons hoping for a presidential pardon for imprisoned government critics.

Georgian Parliamentary Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said the complaint had been filed directly to the BBC, but added legal action could follow.

The video and Zarkua’s reaction sparked ridicule on social media.

Rostom Zarandia created the geoglyph promoting the US bill in November together with friends.

Amaghlobeli was detained last January and later sentenced to two years in prison.

The commission had previously criticised legislation adopted by the Georgian authorities.

Gharabishvili received a reduced sentence for money laundering following a plea deal with prosecutors.