Incident Registry

Sidewalk near Parliament building, Tbilisi

Sandro Megrelishvili was detained in late December 2025 for standing on a sidewalk near the parliament building. He was held for 4 days. Human Rights Watch documented the case as an example of arbitrary detention of peaceful protesters.

Central Tbilisi, near protest venue, Tbilisi

Lara Nachkebia, an activist, was detained for 4 days in October 2025 for allegedly 'covering her face' during a protest. Amnesty International documented the case as a disproportionate response to peaceful assembly.

Near protest area, central Tbilisi, Tbilisi

Vakho Sanaia, a journalist, was detained for 6 days in October 2025 while covering protests. Amnesty International documented the case and classified it as deliberate targeting of media.

Various locations across Tbilisi, Tbilisi

Nika Narsia has accumulated 15 administrative penalties totaling 75,000 GEL (approximately $27,000) for participating in protests. The cumulative financial burden represents a systematic use of administrative penalties as a tool of political repression against a single individual.

Gorgasali Square, near restaurant "Machakhela", Tbilisi

Upon leaving a restaurant, Giorgi Kurulashvili shouted "Fire on the oligarchy." Police detained him under Art. 173 parts I and II. The court dismissed Part I (disobedience) but fined him 3,000 GEL under Part II (verbal insult). Police witness testimonies directly contradict each other.

Tbilisi State Theatre and Film University, Tbilisi

In March 2025, police forcibly removed 10 Theatre University students who had been occupying the university building for 83 days in protest. Each student received a 5,000 GEL fine and several were suspended from the university. The operation was widely criticized as disproportionate.

Theatre University, Tbilisi

Ten students of the Theatre University who had participated in an 83-day protest inside the building were forcibly removed by police. Each student was fined 5,000 GEL (total 50,000 GEL) and faced suspension proceedings. The decision was later reversed by the rector after public outcry.

Multiple locations, Tbilisi

Activist Nika Narsia has been penalized 15 times as of March 9, 2025, accumulating fines totaling 75,000 GEL (approximately €24,700). The fines were issued under various administrative articles including petty hooliganism and disobeying police orders, in connection with his participation in anti-government protests.

Central Tbilisi, Tbilisi

Opera singer and activist Paata Burchuladze was fined multiple times in early March 2025, with total penalties reaching 25,000 GEL. The fines were issued in connection with protest-related administrative offenses.

Rustaveli Avenue, near Parliament, Tbilisi

On December 5, 2024, an individual was arrested at their home following participation in a pro-European protest. The individual reports being beaten by masked officers during transport and in custody. Medical evidence confirms injuries consistent with the reported abuse. No effective investigation has been opened by authorities.

Suspect's residence, Tbilisi

Andro Chichinadze was arrested at his home on December 5, 2024, following his participation in anti-government protests. He was charged with group violence and subsequently sentenced to 2 years. Amnesty International documented evidence that his confession was obtained through torture, including physical abuse during interrogation.

Near Parliament, Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi

Omar Okribelashvili and Saba Meparishvili were detained during the Foreign Agents Law protests in May 2024. Both were subsequently sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for approximately 400 GEL in property damage. Amnesty International documented credible allegations of torture in custody, including beatings and psychological abuse.