Database/Political Prisoners/Aleksandre Chilachava

Aleksandre Chilachava

Pretrial Detention
Age: 44Arrested: 8 October 2025
Art. 225

Participation in group violence.

Case Details

Aleksandre Chilachava, 44, protested daily for nearly a year against the Georgian Dream government's decision to halt EU integration. He was arrested on 8 October in Zugdidi in a special operation. His lawyer argues the prosecution is politically motivated: 'Chilachava has protested peacefully in Zugdidi for a year without ever being charged.'

Defense Arguments

Protested peacefully for a year without any charges. Prosecution is politically motivated.

Personal Background

44-year-old political activist from Zugdidi. Higher education degree, currently unemployed. Protested daily for nearly a year.

Timeline of Key Dates

8 October 2025
Arrested in Zugdidi in special operation