The verdict against opposition leader Elene Khoshtaria is another example of legal action against the opposition that raises questions, - Swedish Ambassador to Georgia Anna Lyberg wrote on social media.

“The verdict against opposition leader Elene Khoshtaria is another example of legal action against the opposition that raises questions. Rule of law, proportionality and freedom of expression are cornerstones of a free and democratic society”, she wrote.

For information, the court found Elene Khoshtaria, the politician and leader of Droa, accused of damaging Kakha Kaladze's election banner, guilty. The decision was made by Tbilisi City Court judge Giorgi Arevadze. Elene Khoshtaria was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison. Accordingly, Khoshtaria will leave the penitentiary in 1 year.