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Mikheil Saakashvili on new hunger strike 

This is the second time the former Georgian President has gone on hunger strike since his return to Georgia last autumn.

Mikheil Saakashvili on new hunger strike 

This is the second time the former Georgian President has gone on hunger strike since his return to Georgia last autumn.

Hidden camera footage points to rift within Georgia’s largest opposition party

Fuel has been added to speculation of a growing conflict within the UNM between Nika Melia and supporters of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Hidden camera footage points to rift within Georgia’s largest opposition party

Fuel has been added to speculation of a growing conflict within the UNM between Nika Melia and supporters of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Georgia greets 2022 with prospects of a ‘murky national accord’

The idea of national rapprochement has been met with scepticism despite most political leaders engaging with the Georgian President’s initiative.

Georgia greets 2022 with prospects of a ‘murky national accord’

By Shota Kincha

The idea of national rapprochement has been met with scepticism despite most political leaders engaging with the Georgian President’s initiative.

Saakashvili returned to prison in dead of night

The former Georgian president was transferred early on Thursday morning, two days after he was formally discharged by doctors.

Saakashvili returned to prison in dead of night

The former Georgian president was transferred early on Thursday morning, two days after he was formally discharged by doctors.

Saakashvili’s party announces ‘mass hunger strike’ to free him

The largest opposition group vowed to engage with President Zurabishvili in separate talks in parallel to the hunger strike.

Saakashvili’s party announces ‘mass hunger strike’ to free him

The largest opposition group vowed to engage with President Zurabishvili in separate talks in parallel to the hunger strike.

The 2007 crackdown — Saakashvili’s greatest mistake?

Third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (2004–2013) stands accused of ordering a crackdown on anti-government protests and raiding Imedi. 

The 2007 crackdown — Saakashvili’s greatest mistake?

By Shota Kincha

Third Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (2004–2013) stands accused of ordering a crackdown on anti-government protests and raiding Imedi. 

Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Saakashvili insists ‘Georgia did not have a criminal for a president’ in court appearance

For the first time in Georgia’s history, a former head of state has appeared in court to face trial over power abuse charges

Saakashvili agrees to end hunger strike upon transfer to military hospital

The move follows growing pressure from domestic and international critics over reports of Saakashvili’s declining health.

Saakashvili agrees to end hunger strike upon transfer to military hospital

The move follows growing pressure from domestic and international critics over reports of Saakashvili’s declining health.

Mikheil Saakashvili’s trial kicks off amidst protests in Tbilisi

The former Georgian President was not allowed in court to face trial. 

Mikheil Saakashvili’s trial kicks off amidst protests in Tbilisi

The former Georgian President was not allowed in court to face trial. 

UNM announces ‘permanent protests’ after Tbilisi demonstration

Thousands gathered on Monday demanding that Mikheil Saakashvili be freed and the results of the recent elections be overturned.

UNM announces ‘permanent protests’ after Tbilisi demonstration

Thousands gathered on Monday demanding that Mikheil Saakashvili be freed and the results of the recent elections be overturned.