
Freedom of the Press
Imprisoned journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli shortlisted for Václav Havel Prize
The two journalists from the South Caucasus were among the top three finalists for the prize.
The two journalists from the South Caucasus were among the top three finalists for the prize.
Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years in prison for slapping Batumi’s police chief.
Amaghlobeli’s charges were downgraded at the last minute.
In her closing statement, Amaghlobeli said she considers herself a winner whatever decision the court makes.
The case against Amaghlobeli has been widely condemned and viewed as being politically motivated.
The outlet was already in a vulnerable position due to its founder’s imprisonment.
Amaghlobeli, the manager and founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has been in pre-trial detention for over six months.