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Silent Demonstration in front of the Former Building of the Embassy of Russian Federation
July 20, 2009
On July 19 the representatives of the South Caucasian Network of Human Rights Defenders organized a silent demonstration in front of the former building of the Embassy of Russian Federation. The demonstration was dedicated to the murder of famous Russian human rights defender Natalia Estemirova.You can see the photo-reportage of the demonstration.
Lawyer Requests Right To Protect Vakhtang Maisaia
July 17, 2009
Attorney of Vakhtang Maisaia, Natia Korkotadze requests the permission to study the case materials thoroughly. At the press-conference in the Public Defender’s Office the attorney requested to allow her to make copies of the case materials. Natia Korkotadze said that Maisaia does not have any attorney at all and she is acting like a currier.
Judge Who Did not Satisfy the Request of the Persecutor’s Office Is Persecuted
July 17, 2009
The Supreme Council of Justice of Georgia prosecutes Giorgi Gogichaishvili, judge at the Kakheti regional court. Judge Gogichaishvili did not satisfy the application of the Kakheti regional persecutor several days ago and replaced pretrial 2-month detention of Kote Kapanadze, activist of the New Rights, with 20 000 GEL bail.
Georgian Young Lawyers Association Demands to Name Those People Who Are Responsible for Incident on June 15
July 17, 2009
Wife of Prisoner Threatens with Suicide
July 16, 2009
Family Requests Protection of their Rights Because of the Death of A Soldier
July 13, 2009
On August 9, 2008 soldier Levan Ananidze was wounded in the right leg by a shell splinter.. After medical assistance he returned home on sick-leave. Later, on September 15, 2008 he died while swimming in the sea. According to the death certificate, the reason for his death was undetermined. In this circumstance, the family should get insurance for the death of the soldier. The family has not received the sum yet because an investigation started on whether he was a suicide.
Will Law Prohibit Demonstrations?
July 13, 2009
The Government Started Legislative Fight against “Provocations” The draft amendments to the law on the restriction of manifestations and granting more freedom to law enforcement officers to subdue the protest of demonstrations have become the next reason for political disagreement. The draft amendment to the law was initiated by the members of the parliamentary majority Pavle Kublashvili, Murtaz Zodelava, Kakha Anjaparidze and Lasha Todia. They aim to introduce changes to three laws and the overall goal of those changes is to restrict the right to protest. The experts say the initiative seems to be a result of the recent experience of the current government.
The Administration of the Shopping Center “Batumi” Was Evicted Before the Time Specified in its Warning
July 8, 2009
On June 6 the administration of the Shopping Center “Batumi” was warned to leave the office within 5 days. However, on June 7, at 5:00 pm, law enforcement officers by force compelled them to leave the office.
Levan Gogichaishvili Will Stay in a Pretrial Detention till the End of Investigation
July 3, 2009
The Appeal Court did not change the decision of the City Court about 4-month imprisonment of Levan Gogichaishvili. The lawyer of Gogichaishvili offered the court 2000 GEL as a bail but the court did not satisfy the request about changing the imprisonment with the bail. The Appeal Court concluded that verdict of the City Court was well-grounded.
“Lomidze Was Interrogated Without Attorney and He Plead Guilty Under Oppression”
June 30, 2009
Investigator of the Kakheti Regional Police Department finished the investigation on Vano Lomidze, member of the Republic Party and head of the district office of the Alliance for Georgia. Lomidze is accused for denouncement and slander; the crime is punished by 8-year-imprisonment. During the preliminary investigation Lomidze pleaded guilty. He said he had burnt his car because of PR campaign of the party though according to the spread information at the moment Lomidze does not plead guilty and intends to make the statement at the trial. Vazha Varadashvili, attorney of the accused, supposes his client will be oppressed because of changed decision before Kvareli district court discusses his case.
Republican Party Official Arrested
June 29, 2009
Kota Kapanadze Is Persecuted for Supporting the Opposition Parties
June 26, 2009
Kakheti Investigation office of the Department for Revenues arrested Kote Kapanadze, senior inspector of the Custom-House “Samtatskaro.” Kakheti regional prosecutor’s office blames Kapanadze for having caused the damage of 208 000 GEL to the state budget when he worked at the Telavi district Tax Inspection in 2007. Telavi district court bailed him with 20 000 GEL. The accused said he and his family are persecuted for supporting the opposition parties.
Former Director Awaiting the Judgment
June 25, 2009
In July 2007 former director of Batumi Water Supply Company Vladimer Mikeladze was awarded with Deed for his professional activities. One month later, law enforcers launched a criminal case against him. The prosecutor claims Vladimer Mikeladze knew that water was polluted and did not inform the local population about it; that means the lives of people were in danger because of his mistake.
16-Year-Old Teenager Is Oppressed to Plead Guilty
June 24, 2009
On June 14, police officers detained 16-year-old Davit Gordeladze in Gori. He is accused for thievery, though he did not plead guilty. According to the accused, the policemen threatened him to plead guilty. Nino Dalakishvili, a representative of Public Defender in Gori District, stated that many violations were observed during the detention of the accused.
Demonstrators Demand Investigation of the Incident in front of the Police Department on June 15
June 23, 2009
Tbilisi City Court Sent Ukrainian Citizens to 23-Year-Imprisonment
June 23, 2009
On June 18 Tbilisi City Court sent Ukrainian Citizen Oresto Bokhonko to 23-year-imprisonment. Bokhonko, who arrived in Georgia as a guest, was charged for possession and purchase of narcotics.
Opposition Representatives Are Persecuted in Khobi Too
June 23, 2009
The Conservative Party protests the detention of Ioseb Keburia and blames the government for persecuting the opposition on political grounds. As it was officially reported, on June 17, Keburia was stopped in the street in Khobi and detained for the possession and use of narcotics.
On July 3 Communication Commission Will Discuss the Satellite Broadcasting of TV Company “Maestro”
June 23, 2009
Law Enforcers Did not Accept the Appeals of the Mothers of Detainees
June 22, 2009
On May 16, 2009 mothers of the detainees organized a protest demonstration close to the Tbilisi Police Main Department. They decided to write an appeal to Valeri Kakauridze, head of temporary detention setting N 2. The mothers expressed their concern about the health conditions of their sons and requested the law enforcers to take the detainees to hospitals. The female demonstrators were concerned because they were not informed about the health conditions of their sons.
Abkhazia May Turn into a Black Hole Concerning Defending Human Rights
June 19, 2009