Political Prisoners
Complete registry of Georgia's political prisoners — documented cases of those detained, sentenced, or persecuted for exercising democratic rights.
113
Currently Imprisoned
46
Sentenced
67
Pretrial Detention
8
Released / Acquitted
15
On Bail
6
On Hunger Strike
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Aleksandre Elisashvili
Potential: Up to 3 years (attack) + 10-15 years (attempted terrorist act)
Art. 156.2aArt. 323.1
Opposition politician.
Gela Khasaia
Age: 29Potential: 4-6 years
Art. 118-2.2
29-year-old Georgian activist and member of the opposition party Girchi More Freedom, part of the Coalition for Change.
Mindia Shervashidze
Age: 33Potential: Up to 2 years
Art. 126.1b
33 years old.
Tornike Toshkhua
Age: 37Potential: Up to 2 years
Art. 126.1b
37-year-old former public servant (Revenue Service).
⚠Hunger Strike
Last updated: March 2026