GAP-INC-2025-0001
Unlawful DetentionMediumInt'l Org Documented
December 28, 2025 · afternoon
Sidewalk near Parliament building, Tbilisi
Summary
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.
Victims
Sandro Megrelishvili
protesterprimary victim
Status: released
Identified Individuals
Unknown — Patrol Police Officers(უცნობი — საპატრულო პოლიციის ოფიცრები)
Patrol PoliceMoIA
Role: arresting officer / unit
Participated in arrest and/or detention operations
View Full Dossier →Evidence
Media Report
HRW report documenting arbitrary detention of peaceful protesters
Legal Context
- Charges Filed
- Administrative violation — petty hooliganism
- Legal Basis
- Administrative Offences Code
- Court Outcome
- Administrative penalty — 4 days detention
Sources
- •Human Rights Watch(NGO report)
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