
Georgia
UNM member detained in Kazakhstan ‘at Russia’s request’ but later released, the party says
The party did not specify the details of the detention.
The party did not specify the details of the detention.
Georgia’s fifth president had said that political unity between opposition groups was ‘externally imposed’ and ‘unattainable’.
Georgia’s imprisoned former president, Mikheil Saakashvili, has returned to the headlines — this time due to new verdicts announced against him.
Two other cases against Saakashvili are still under trial.
The ruling party in Georgia has said that the formerly ruling United National Movement removed articles pertaining to treason in 2007.
TV Imedi has a stated goal — to prevent the opposition from gaining power — a goal former employees say has overtaken all questions of ethics.
The United National Movement (UNM) was the ruling party from 2003–2012.