According to available information, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has drawn up administrative offense reports for nine participants of a protest rally held near a judge’s house in Kutaisi against the imprisonment of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli.
According to media reports, the following individuals received citations:
Gela Mtivlishvili – Journalist, editor of Georgian News / Mountain News
Nino Katamadze – Musician, founder of the Nino Katamadze Foundation
Vladimir Abkhazava – Teacher, first recipient of the National Teacher Award
Khvicha Vashakmadze – Journalist
Ketevan Pilauli – Psychologist
Maia Tsiramua – Psychologist
Irina Zarandia – Civil activist
Givi Tsintsadze – Member of the Lanchkhuti Municipal Council
Eka Kukhalashvili – Journalist at Kutaisi Pos
The police are reportedly accusing them of violating the rules for organizing and conducting assemblies or demonstrations.
According to available information, the hearing on the case is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 10, at 12:00 PM at the Kutaisi City Court.
"InterpressNews" is awaiting additional details from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.