Georgia
Georgian opposition politician Elisashvili faces terrorism charges for court arson attempt
Aleko Elisashvili faces a long prison term, with the ruling party using the case to launch fresh criticism at the EU.
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Russia issues warrant for Georgian opposition politician Elisashvili for fighting in Ukraine
Aleko Elisashvili, a member of the opposition Lelo-led Strong Georgia alliance, fought alongside Ukraine against the Russian invasion in early 2022.
Georgia
Georgian prosecutors launch investigation into former Defence Minister Okruashvili
Irakli Okruashvili was among the leaders of the 2003 Rose Revolution, in which Mikheil Saakashvili’s UNM came to power.
Georgia
Georgian Dream vows to ban opposition parties
Before the parliamentary elections, one of Georgian Dream’s campaign promises was to outlaw their political rivals and ban ‘pseudo-liberal ideology’.
Georgia
Georgian prosecutors launch investigation into opposition leader Mamuka Khazaradze
In February, the ruling Georgian Dream party established a commission to punish the former ruling United National Movement (UNM) party.
Georgia
UNM criticises Zourabichvili for saying political unity is ‘unattainable’
Georgia’s fifth president had said that political unity between opposition groups was ‘externally imposed’ and ‘unattainable’.
2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections
Zourabichvili presents five-point plan of ‘way to new elections’
Zourabichvili named five points in her plan for new parliamentary elections in Georgia.
