Safety of activists in Georgia

Incidents

  • 27.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Detention→Administrative Detention

MDF staff member Ani Kistauri was subjected to 2 days of administrative detention

Ani Kistauri, an employee of the Media Development Foundation (MDF), was subjected to 2 days of administrative detention. The decision was delivered by Judge Davit Makaradze.
  • 27.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Detention→Administrative Detention

Civil activist Mariam Kipiani was subjected to 2 days of administrative detention for standing on a pavement

Civil activist Mariam Kipiani was subjected to 2 days of administrative detention for standing on a pavement. The decision was delivered by Judge Davit Makaradze.
  • 27.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Detention→Administrative Detention

Civil activist Mariam Melikishvili was subjected to 2 days of administrative detention for standing on a pavement

Civil activist Mariam Melikishvili was subjected to 2 days of administrative detention for standing on a pavement. The decision was delivered by Judge Manuchar Tsatsua. The Ministry of Internal Affairs alleged that, on 18 December 2025, Melikishvili obstructed pedestrian movement on the pavement.
  • 27.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Detention→Administrative Detention

Civil activist Levan Zhvania was subjected to 4 days of administrative detention

Levan Zhvania, a civil activist, was subjected to 4 days of administrative detention. The Ministry of Internal Affairs alleged that he was standing on the roadway during protest actions.
  • 26.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Detention→Administrative Detention

Paata (Tato) Alaverdashvili was subjected to 4 days of administrative detention for allegedly insulting a police officer

Paata (Tato) Alaverdashvili, a civil activist and psychotherapist, was subjected to 4 days of administrative detention by Judge Manuchar Tsatsua.
  • 25.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Administrative Offense / Legal Practice→Verbal warning
Detention→Administrative Detention

In cases concerning the alleged obstruction of a roadway and pavement during protests near Parliament, one individual was subjected to administrative detention, while two were issued verbal remarks

At the Tbilisi City Court, three hearings were held in cases related to the alleged obstruction of a roadway and pavement during protest actions near Parliament. In these cases, the court applied different sanctions - one individual was subjected to administrative detention, while two were issued verbal warnings.
  • 25.03.2026
  • Rustavi
  • Penitentiary System (Pre-trial Detention Center, Prison)
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Physical Violence and Ill-treatment→Ill-treatment in Temporary Detention Facilities or Penitentiary Institutions

Conditions of imprisonment tightened for Artem Gribuli and Anastasia Zinovkina

According to Artem Gribuli’s lawyer, Daria Samodurova, the regime of deprivation of liberty of her client has been changed from a semi-open to a closed regime.
  • 25.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Detention→Administrative Detention

Civil activist Sesili Butkhuzi was subjected to 3 days of administrative detention on the grounds of standing on a pavement

Sesili Butkhuzi was subjected to 3 days of administrative detention on the grounds of standing on a pavement. The decision was issued on 25 March by Judge Manuchar Tsatsua.
  • 25.03.2026
  • Tbilisi
  • Court | Ministry of Interior
  • Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Administrative Offense / Legal Practice→Verbal warning

Civil activist Levan Khmiadashvili found liable for allegedly blocking a roadway

Levan Khmiadashvili, an energy specialist and civil activist, was found liable for an administrative offence on the grounds of allegedly blocking a roadway during protest marches; however, Judge Manuchar Tsatsua limited the sanction to a verbal warning.
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