AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOpposition Ban: Georgia’s Constitutional Court begins hearings in Batumi on October 21 over Georgian Dream’s bid to outlaw five opposition parties. Opposition groups plan to protest outside; a final ruling is due by June 2027. Press Freedom: Journalist Vakho Sanaia says his 30-day detention over social media posts is meant to intimidate critics and vows to keep speaking out. Garibashvili Trial: Former Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has called his corruption case politically motivated after proceedings began in Tbilisi; he faces a charge of accepting a particularly large bribe. Prison Allegations: A lawyer says prisoner Davit Peikrishvili was badly beaten by cellmates and wants them separated. Georgia’s penitentiary service denies an assault. Russian Recruitment: Rights advocates say job ads in Georgia promising general labor work led applicants toward contracts with Russia’s Defence Ministry, including postings in occupied Kherson and Belgorod.
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