Political Prisoners
Complete registry of Georgia's political prisoners — documented cases of those detained, sentenced, or persecuted for exercising democratic rights.
This list is compiled from verified public sources and is updated periodically. However, due to the rapidly evolving nature of legal proceedings in Georgia, the current status of individual cases may have changed since the last update. If you have updated information about any case listed here, please contact us through our secure channels.
Mikheil Saakashvili
Former President of Georgia and leader of the UNM. Returned to Georgia in October 2021 after years abroad. Has been in custody since then. Six criminal cases with cumulative sentences over 12 years.
David Khomeriki
Comes from a socially vulnerable family. Father is a priest. Musician, worked various jobs. Studying graphic design at Technical University (student status suspended due to unpaid fees).
Aleksandre Elisashvili
Opposition politician.
Gela Khasaia
Age: 2929-year-old Georgian activist and member of the opposition party Girchi More Freedom, part of the Coalition for Change.
Mindia Shervashidze
Age: 3333 years old.
Tornike Toshkhua
Age: 3737-year-old former public servant (Revenue Service).
Aleksandre Gogoladze
Age: 3030-year-old. Released on bail of 5,000 GEL.
Dimitri Bidzinashvili
Age: 3232-year-old member of the Coalition for Change. Released on bail of 5,000 GEL.
Giorgi Ugulava
Released on bail of 5,000 GEL.
Irakli Tabatadze
Age: 4242-year-old. Released on bail of 5,000 GEL.
Irakli Tsignadze
Age: 3333-year-old. Released on bail of 5,000 GEL.
Nikoloz Kumsishvili
Age: 4646-year-old. Released on bail of 4,000 GEL.
Nikoloz Kutubidze
Age: 2020-year-old student. Released on bail of 3,500 GEL.
Vasil Eliava
Age: 3232-year-old. Released on bail of 3,500 GEL.