
Georgia
Georgian protester found guilty of ‘criminally blocking road’ in first of its kind sentence
Zurab Menteshashvili, 61, has been in detention since November 2025.

The Georgian Government’s announcement on 28 November that they would not seek to open accession negotiations with the EU ‘until 2028’ has led to a crisis in the country.

Zurab Menteshashvili, 61, has been in detention since November 2025.

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze released an open letter addressing the EU officials.

Kaladze’s letter was preceded by reports about Saarbrücken cutting ties with Tbilisi.

The ruling Georgian Dream party has insisted on the department’s creation does not amount to censorship.

Imedi noted that it had received an official letter regarding the matter.
The resolution condemned the ruling party’s ‘authoritarian drift’.
Those sentenced included both politicians and protesters.