
Georgia
Georgian opposition activist faces six-year jail term amid claims of political motives
According to his lawyer, Gela Khasaia had previously received threats of arrest.
According to his lawyer, Gela Khasaia had previously received threats of arrest.
Three Georgian opposition parties — Ahali, Droa, and Girchi — More Freedom, have announced that they will run a joint list for October’s parliamentary elections. The party’s leaders made the announcement at a briefing on Tuesday, adding that they would campaign together. The new grouping will be listed in the 26 October parliamentary elections under the number 4. Gvaramia set out three principles behind the grouping: Georgia’s membership of Western society, non-cooperation with the ‘regime’