GAP-INC-2025-0002

Targeting JournalistHighInt'l Org Documented

October 15, 2025 · evening

Near protest area, central Tbilisi, Tbilisi

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Summary

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.

Victims

Vakho Sanaia

journalistprimary victim

Status: released

Identified Individuals

Unknown — Patrol Police Officers(უცნობი — საპატრულო პოლიციის ოფიცრები)

Patrol PoliceMoIA
Suspected

Role: arresting officer / unit

Participated in arrest and/or detention operations

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Evidence

Media Report

Amnesty report on detention of journalists during protests

Legal Context

Charges Filed
Administrative violation
Court Outcome
6 days detention

Sources

  • Amnesty International(NGO report)
  • Reporters Without Borders(NGO report)

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