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GAP-INC-2024-0001May 28, 2024
Unlawful DetentionCritical

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.

1 identified individual(s)Int'l Org Documented