Freedom for Political Prisoners!

Georgia’s European Orbit is a non-partisan civic platform dedicated to safeguarding our nation’s European future. Founded in September 2023 by former Public Defender Nino Lomjaria, we unite citizens who believe in a democratic, European Georgia.

Attacks on Journalists

Beka Korshia

During the dispersal of the protest on Rustaveli Avenue, journalist and TV host with TV Mtavari, Beka Korshia was arrest...

Attacks on Journalists

Mariam Gaphrindashvili, Papuna Khachidze

Mariam Gaphrindashvili, an investigative journalist with TV Pirveli was Seriously injured during a demonstration; suffer...

Political Prisoners

Mate Devidze

In the morning hours of November 19, 2024, MIA violently dispersed a peaceful demonstration in Tbilisi, during which 1...

Torture and Violence

Avtandil Tvitinidze

A protester from Gori, was severely beaten during the November 30 rally, resulting in a fractured nasal bone and an open...

Attacks on Journalists

Davit Tsagareli, Salome Chaduneli, Ilia Ratiani, Zuka Khidasheli

1. David Tsagareli was punched in the stomach by special forces and knocked to the ground. 2. Salome Chaduneli (jour...

Torture and Violence

Misha Metreveli

Around 1:00-2:00 a.m. on December 3, while I was attending a peaceful protest on Besiki Street, black-masked officers ...

Attacks on Journalists

Mzia Amaglobeli

The founder of the independent online media outlets Netgazeti and Batumelebi, Mzia Amaghlobeli, was arrested twice in ...

Political Prisoners

Nikoloz Javakhishvili

20-year-old Nikoloz Javakhishvili was arrested on November 30, 2024 - two days after the start of the pro-European prote...

Political Prisoners

Saba Jikia

On December 5, 2024, 19-year-old student Mr. Saba Jikia was taken into custody on charges of assaulting a police officer...

Torture and Violence

Erekle Loladze

On December 5, Erekle Loladze, founder of "Loladze Family Winery," was discharged from the clinic after suffering seve...

News & views

23 Jan 26

Another Round of Unconstitutional Amendments

Police Prior Authorization Procedure Introduced for Organizing Protest Rallies

11 Dec 25

BBC’s Investigative Report on the Possible Use of Toxic Chemicals During Protest Dispersal in Georgia and the Subsequent Developments

What did the BBC’s investigation reveal?

24 Nov 25

Human Rights Violations - October-November, 2025

Protests in Georgia continue and, as of 20 November 2025, have been ongoing uninterrupted for 359 days. Demonstrators are protesting the decision of the ruling party, Georgian Dream, to halt Georgia’s EU integration path.

10 Sep 25

State Repressions Targeting Pro-European Demonstrators in Georgia , 2024 - 2025

Evidence of torture, inhumane and degrading treatment, and violence against protesters; Attacks committed by government-backed violent groups; Incidents of attacks on journalists; Politically motivated criminal charges against protest participants;

1 Sep 25

Human Rights Violations, July-September, 2025

This report has been prepared by Georgia’s European Orbit and the Human Rights Center of the University of Georgia. The document serves informational purposes and consolidates the findings and legal assessments of human rights lawyers based on collected evidence.

1 Jul 25

Human Rights Violations - Apr-July 2025

Information on the Ongoing Repression of Protesters, Civil Society, Media, and Political Opponents in Georgia Part VII (April 1 – July 1, 2025)

1 Apr 25

2024 Parliamentary Elections - Stolen Choice

This report aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the manipulation and rigging of the 2024 parliamentary elections in Georgia. It draws on extensive evidence from domestic and international election observation missions, media reports, and analyses from international organizations, including the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) and the Council of Europe's European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission).

14 Mar 25

Human Rights Violations Feb 10 - Mar 14, 2025

Information on the Ongoing Repression Against Pro-European Protesters and the Initiated Anti-Democratic Legislation in Georgia Part VI (February 10 – March 14, 2025)

10 Feb 25

Human Rights Violations Jan 20-Feb 10, 2025

Information Regarding Inhuman and Degrading Treatment, Unlawful Detentions, Ongoing Political Repression in Public Offices, and Anti-Democratic Legislation Targeting Participants of Pro-European Demonstrations in Georgia Part V (January 20 – February 10, 2025)

19 Jan 25

Human Rights Violations Dec 19 - Jan 19, 2024 - 2025

Information on Unlawful Detentions, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment, Violence, and Political Repression Against Participants of the Pro-European Protests in Georgia Part IV (19 December, 2024 – 19 January, 2025 )