Summary
A court in Georgia sentenced opposition figure Nika Gvaramia to eight months in prison for not cooperating with a parliamentary investigation into alleged wrongdoing by a former president. This action is part of a broader crackdown on opposition leaders in Georgia, drawing criticism from international bodies that accuse the government of suppressing dissent.
Key Facts
- Nika Gvaramia, an opposition leader in Georgia, received an eight-month prison sentence.
- He was also banned from holding public office for two years.
- The sentence was due to his refusal to assist in a parliamentary investigation.
- The investigation is related to former President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is serving a prison term.
- Other opposition figures like Giorgi Vashadze have faced similar charges and sentences.
- The ruling party, Georgian Dream, faces accusations of undermining democracy.
- International voices, including the UK and Amnesty International, have criticized these actions.
- There have been protests in Georgia since disputed elections last year.
