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.
Anastasia Zinovkina
Russian citizen and civic activist. Well-known anti-Putin protester and Navalny supporter. Detained multiple times in Russia for participating in demonstrations.
Anton Chechin
Russian activist. Supported Alexei Navalny's party, participated in protests, monitored elections. Won a case against the Russian Federation at the ECHR. Has a Georgian wife. Actively involved in protests in Georgia, assisted Ukrainians, and volunteered with an NGO.
Artem Gribuli
Age: 2424-year-old, works in IT sector. Russian citizen temporarily residing in Georgia.
Nika Melia
One of the leaders of the Coalition for Change. Opposition politician.
Nika Gvaramia
Leader of the political party Akhali. Opposition politician. Refused to appear before Tea Tsulukiani's parliamentary investigative commission.
Fridon Bubuteishvili
Age: 20Arrested shortly after his 20th birthday. Accused of injuring a firefighter by throwing a stone and damaging the Parliament gate during the May 1 protest against the 'foreign agents law.'
Giorgi Mindadze
Age: 2121-year-old medical university student. Has two prior convictions.
Giorgi Okmelashvili
Age: 4242-year-old director and founder of advertising company Limon. Married with a young child.
Irakli Meghvinetukhutsesi
Anzor Kvaratskhelia
Married. His wife suffered a miscarriage due to stress caused by his arrest.
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).
David Lomidze
Age: 5353-year-old craftsman. Has elderly mother, wife, three children, and two grandchildren.
Mate Devidze
Age: 2121-year-old protest participant demanding new elections.
Saba Jiqia
Age: 19Was 18 years old at the time of arrest. Turned 19 while in prison. Student.
Temur Zasokhashvili
Age: 3838 years old. Lived with his father and worked as technical staff in a hotel. Mother and brother in emigration.
Irakli Okruashvili
Opposition politician, former Minister of Defense, Internal Affairs, and Economy.
Archil Museliantsi
Age: 2929-year-old craftsman. Has a prior conviction. Passed national exams while in pretrial detention.
Giorgi Kuchuashvili
Age: 3030 years old, married with two children. Previously sought asylum in France for child's medical treatment. Supported family as courier.
Daniel Mumladze
Age: 2323-year-old, married with a young child. Worked at restaurant Zodiako with Guram Khutashvili.