
Georgia
Formerly imprisoned ex-minister Akhalaia detained again over alleged role in 4 October protests
Bacho Akhalaia is accused of being the ‘chief organiser’ of the 4 October events.

Bacho Akhalaia is accused of being the ‘chief organiser’ of the 4 October events.

Several demonstrators have been issued police reports and summoned to Tbilisi City Court.

Irakli Kobakhidze called for law enforcement and parliamentary review.

Liluashvili’s detention was preceded by a series of criminal prosecutions, including former Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili.

Under the new amendments, prior notification to the police is now mandatory for pavement protests.

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The new law has sparked fears that protests could become subject to a permit system in Georgia.