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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Nino Datashvili
Potential: 4-7 years
Art. 353.1.3
Civic educator and activist. Released from pretrial detention on 5,000 GEL bail after spending four months in custody.
Badri Japaridze
8 months (pardoned Sept 2025)
Art. 349Art. 318.1
Co-founder of the opposition political party Lelo for Georgia.
Mamuka Khazaradze
8 months (pardoned Sept 2025)
Art. 349Art. 318.1
Co-founder of the opposition political party Lelo for Georgia.
Last updated: March 2026