"This is the third instance where a prisoner of conscience has lost a parent. This regime lacks the humanity to release these innocent young people, even for a final farewell to their parents," wrote Giorgi Vashadze, leader of "Strategy Aghmashenebeli," in a letter sent from a detention facility.

According to Vashadze, "this regime is evil, and reconciling or surrendering to evil is a crime."

"Our imprisonment is nothing. We are resolute, reconciled to the idea that sometimes the path to freedom passes through prison as well, but today, Onise Tskhadadze’s story shook me. He couldn’t even say goodbye to his deceased father.

This is already the third instance where a prisoner of conscience has lost a parent. This regime lacks the humanity to release these innocent young people, even for a final farewell to their parents.

In such moments, you realize even more that this is no longer just a political fight; it is a fight for humanity.

That is why this regime is evil, and reconciling or surrendering to evil is a crime!

Only through unity can we achieve victory!" the letter states.