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Coalition “For Our Rights” Protests Arrest of Arnold Benidze, Labor Party Member
July 28, 2008
Physically Disabled Prisoner Denied Inhalator and Walking Stick in Jail
July 28, 2008
Special Operations Department Arrests High-Ranking Officials from Kakheti Energy-Distribution Company
July 21, 2008
Police Officer Murdered in Akhalkalaki
July 21, 2008
Turning a Blind Eye - Georgian Prisons without Monitoring
July 21, 2008
The Monitoring Groups existing at the prisons were deprived of their authorities. The monitoring group members can only assess the fact as the governmental interest to keep the real prison conditions in secret. Only representatives of the Public Defender’s Office and Supreme Council Members of Adjara Autonomous Republic have the right to monitor prisons. In comparison, the Supreme Council enjoys the right even less frequently.
How Long Will “War Games” and Standoffs Last?
July 19, 2008
Closed Border and Deadlocked Georgians The central bridge over the Enguri River has been locked-down for eighteen days and counting. The Abkhazian side does not have any intentions of opening it anytime soon. However, the road is open for peace-keeping missions and diplomat corps. Small part of Georgian population residing in Gali District still manage to travel by roundabouts on foot and by horses. However, locals are not able to get food from Zugdidi and they urge the Georgian authority for food assistance since Georgians feel that they can face starvation and the impact of war.
Subari Forced Government to Recall November 7 – “A Day Government Wants to Erase from Georgian History”
July 19, 2008
“November 7 Events Reveals the Real Face of the Government” Eka Kevanishvili, Tbilisi Sozar Subari, the Public Defender of Georgia did not say anything new to the Georgian MPs on July 15th. However, the representatives of parliamentary majority revolted as if the November 7, 2007 events were mere fantasy of Sozar Subari or that Subari had somehow invented the TV-Imedi raid, a reign of terror towards the Georgian media, rigged elections and numerous instances of human rights violation. That is but the tip of the iceberg is defining the assortment of above-mentioned violations as laid out in the Public Defender’s report covering the second part of 2007.
Prisoner Fears Being Locked Up
July 17, 2008
What Do Inmates of Kutaisi Prison Need?
July 17, 2008
“Exploration of the conditions in the penitentiary system of Georgia exposed facts of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment of prisoners. We were particularly concerned about the attitude of the state towards the prison population. The lives of many inmates were saved and their medical treatment was provided only after the public defender’s office personally interfered in the problem,”- which is provided as a short extract from the report of Sozar Subarui, Georgian Public Defender he had prepared for the second half of 2007. Today, in July of 2008 the situation has not changed to the better inmates and they are still complaining about unbearable conditions they face in Georgian prisons.
Court Hands Down Virtual “Death Penalty” on Physically Disabled Person with TB
July 16, 2008
Shalva Mchedlishvili, judge of Gurjaani District Court sentenced Ilia Tarashvili to an 8 years and 7 months term of imprisonment The problem is that Tarashvili suffers from systemic tuberculosis and cirrhosis of the right lung. His health condition is extremely difficult, and this sentence may be a dealth sentence. However, the judge did not take his health condidtion into account when passing sentence. Tarashvili suffers from respiratory difficulties and periodic bleeding. He also can not walk independently on his own. The judge did not take into account the testimony of the accused as well: Tarashvili revealed the facts proving that the investigator had misused his powers.
Association of Georgian Attorneys Conciders Levan Patarkalishvili Sentenced as Illegal Improsonement
July 11, 2008
Giorgi Amiranashvili- A Framed Political Prisoner
July 9, 2008
It has become common practice in our country to pursue and arrest citizens for their political views and without legal grounds. It does not come as a surprise to anyone any more when a group of people in masks enters a private house and twists hands behind their backs at 5 in the morning. Such standard procedures have been transformed into the chosen method of detaining suspects in Georgia for now and it is expected to continue into the future.
A View from a Kobuleti Court House
July 7, 2008
The building of Kobuleti District Court is near the central market in Kobuleti. It is an old building and does not differ much from other old buildings. However, there are only two judges in the district court: Iuza Butskhrikidze and Vera Dolidze. Vera Dolidze also works interim court chairperson as well.
Innocent Georgian Parents Fined in Lieu of Teenagers
July 4, 2008
The article of the law that contradicts with the Georgian Constitution and international conventions makes people to pay fines even for offenses they have not committed.
Media Lacks Access to Public Information
July 3, 2008
Health Condition of Prisoner Deteriorated after Sewing Shut his Mouth
July 3, 2008
Investigation of Drug-Dealing High-ranking Official Dropped
July 2, 2008
UN Report Highlights Problems of Children’s Rights in Georgia
July 2, 2008
“Rare Prisoner”- Aleksi Bakhutov Freed
June 27, 2008
Dying Prisoners Refused Hospital Care
June 27, 2008