Country: Georgia — Political Prisoner Database

Vephkhia Kasradze

On December 4, 2024, law enforcement detained 54-year-old Vepkhia Kasradze. A member of the Lelo party, a Tskhinvali theater actor, a father of five, and a veteran who fought in the Abkhazian and 2008 wars, he is now in custody. His family members, colleagues, and human rights defenders claim that this detention is a politically motivated move aimed at suppressing dissent. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Giorgi Terashvili

Giorgi Terashvili, along with Onise Tskhadadze, Guram Mirtskhulava, Luka Jabua, Jano Archaia, Ruslan Sivakov, Revaz Kiknadze, Valeri Tetrashvili, Sergei Kukharchuk, and Irakli Kerashvili, were arrested in December 2024 for participating in pro-European demonstrations held in Tbilisi. They are charged under Article 225 of the Criminal Code of Georgia – organizing and participating in group violence, which carries a sentence of 4 to 6 years of imprisonment. Charged under Article 225 of the Georgian Criminal Code. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Tedo Abramovi

Tedo Abramov, a 22-year-old Georgian boxer and athlete, has found himself at the center of a controversial legal battle after his arrest on December 7, 2024. Abramov, who had recently returned to Georgia after training in several European countries, was detained by police as he left his home, allegedly en route to a pro-European Union protest in Tbilisi. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Giorgi Giorgadze

Giorgi Giorgadze, a 20-year-old information technology student at Georgian Technical University and an employee at his father's gas distribution company, was detained along with eight others for participating in pro-European protest rallies. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Giorgi Akhobadze

Giorgi Akhobadze, a 43-year-old anesthesiologist-reanimatologist and staunch pro-European activist, was abruptly arrested on drug charges. This came as a shock to many, given his vocal participation in protests against the "Russian Law." Akhobadze had been actively providing medical advice to demonstrators and openly sharing his political views on social media. Charged under Article 260 of the Georgian Criminal Code. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Ruslan Sivakovi

სია | რა ვიცით აქციების დროს სისხლის სამართლის წესით დაკავებულ 44 პირზე Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Sergei Kukharchuk

Sergei Kukharchuk, along with 10 others, was arrested for participating in pro-European rallies held in November-December 2024. They were charged under Article 225, Part 2 of the Criminal Code, which involves participation in group violence. This offense carries a sentence of 4 to 6 years of imprisonment. Charged under Article 225 of the Georgian Criminal Code. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Anton Uper

ანტონ უპერის ნავერიანის მსგავსი ბრალდებებით დაუსწრებლად მიესაჯა ხუთი წლით თავისუფლების აღკვეთა. ამჟამად იგი საერთაშორისო ძებნილთა სიაშია.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Lazare Maghlakelidze

Lazare Maglakelidze, a bachelor's degree student at Sapienza University in Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, faced an unfortunate and brutal experience in Tbilisi on December 2, 2024. He was arrested on Rustaveli Avenue during a protest against the government's anti-Western statements and unlawful detentions. The charges against him included petty hooliganism, disobedience to a lawful police order, and insulting a police officer. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Nodar Aroshanidze

Nodar Aroshinadze, an architectural historian, was detained on the night of December 2nd during pro-European protests in Tbilisi. He was on Rustaveli Avenue, in front of the "Marriott" hotel, where he stood facing special forces along with other citizens. Documented as having been subjected to torture/ill-treatment.

TORTURE REPORTED

LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Tamaz Elizbarashvili

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LAST UPDATED · SEP 2, 2026

Daur Bua

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 30, 2026

Aur Buava

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 29, 2026

Gariabashvili

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 27, 2026

Kaladze

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 25, 2026

Tamar Bachalishvili

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LAST UPDATED · AUG 23, 2026

Giorgi Baramidze

The Prosecutor General's Office of Georgia has launched an investigation into Giorgi Baramidze for treason and sabotage following his remarks about prisoner exchanges during the 1992-1993 war. Baramidze claims his comments were taken out of context and do not harm national interests.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 20, 2026

Vakho Sanaia

Journalist Vakho Sanaia was sentenced to 14 days of administrative detention for a Facebook post deemed insulting to government officials. This follows a previous fine of 6,000 GEL for similar content.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 31, 2026

Giorgi Chigladze

Giorgi Chigladze was arrested following a physical altercation with a foreign citizen at a wedding in Telavi. He is charged under Article 120 of the Criminal Code for causing minor injuries.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Nino Oniani

A witness in the 'sabotage case' identified herself as a journalist, claiming she was provided with audio recordings of communications during a protest. The case involves eight opposition politicians accused of various crimes including sabotage.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Vato Shakarišvili

Opposition leaders of 'Neutral Georgia' were questioned in court regarding a so-called 'sabotage case.' The prosecution is targeting politicians and NGOs, threatening them with long-term imprisonment.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Goga Khaindrava

Tbilisi City Court fined Formula TV GEL 10,000 for a report regarding film director Goga Khaindrava. The court found the report contained a 'false denunciation' that damaged his reputation.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Giorgi Malania

A minor, Giorgi Malania, has been placed in custody by the Tbilisi City Court in connection with the Giga Avaliani case. He is accused of assisting in intentional grave injury to health.

LAST UPDATED · AUG 16, 2026

Giorgi Chakhunashvili

A 72-year-old pediatrician, Giorgi Chakhunashvili, was among seven people sentenced to five years in prison for their role in the October 4, 2025, Tbilisi unrest. The group was accused of participating in group violence and attempting to occupy the presidential palace.

INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

LAST UPDATED · SEP 1, 2026

Convicted

Documented Cases.

Vephkhia Kasradze

Giorgi Terashvili

Tedo Abramovi

Giorgi Giorgadze

Giorgi Akhobadze

Ruslan Sivakovi

Sergei Kukharchuk

Anton Uper

Lazare Maghlakelidze

Nodar Aroshanidze

Tamaz Elizbarashvili

Daur Bua

Aur Buava

Gariabashvili

Kaladze

Tamar Bachalishvili

Giorgi Baramidze

Vakho Sanaia

Giorgi Chigladze

Nino Oniani

Vato Shakarišvili

Goga Khaindrava

Giorgi Malania

Giorgi Chakhunashvili

Documented Cases.

Vephkhia Kasradze

Giorgi Terashvili

Tedo Abramovi

Giorgi Giorgadze

Giorgi Akhobadze

Ruslan Sivakovi

Sergei Kukharchuk

Anton Uper

Lazare Maghlakelidze

Nodar Aroshanidze

Tamaz Elizbarashvili

Daur Bua

Aur Buava

Gariabashvili

Kaladze

Tamar Bachalishvili

Giorgi Baramidze

Vakho Sanaia

Giorgi Chigladze

Nino Oniani

Vato Shakarišvili

Goga Khaindrava

Giorgi Malania

Giorgi Chakhunashvili