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Nana (Nanu) Sanderi

Pretrial Detention
Arrested: 8 October 2025
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Charged with organizing the October 4 protest. Accused of using social media to coordinate violent acts, fundraising for protective gear, and giving instructions on resisting law enforcement.

Case Details

Nana (Nanu) Sander was arrested on October 8 and charged with organizing the October 4 protest in Tbilisi. According to the prosecution, she used social media to coordinate violent acts, fundraised for protective gear, and gave instructions on resisting law enforcement.

Authorities allege she urged the release of detained individuals and the evacuation of government buildings, threatening retaliation if demands weren't met.

Sander, who has lived in Stuttgart, Germany for 16 years, describes herself as a "Georgian fighting for freedom." In a fundraising video posted on GoFundMe, she claimed to be leading a national liberation movement called "Georgia's Pulse," uniting Georgians both in and outside the country.

Personal Background

Activist who lived in Stuttgart, Germany for 16 years. Describes herself as a "Georgian fighting for freedom." Leader of a national liberation movement called "Georgia's Pulse."

Timeline of Key Dates

4 October 2025
October 4 protest
8 October 2025
Arrested