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

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...

Political Prisoners

Revaz Kiknadze

On December 6, representatives of the Central Criminal Police Department arrested Revaz Kiknadze, accusing him of partic...

Torture and Violence

Giorgi Chutkerashvili

Giorgi Chutkerashvili recounted being severely beaten by special forces during his detention. Thrown to the ground, stru...

Political Prisoners

Andro Chichinadze

On December 5, 2024, officers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs detained Andro Chichinadze at his residence. Chichin...

Attacks on Journalists

Beka Beradze

On December 1, Radio Liberty producer Beka Beradze was detained near the protest site by special forces and transferred ...

Torture and Violence

Saba Kevkhishvili

On the morning of December 1, after the arbitrary dispersal of a peaceful mass gathering on Rustaveli Avenue, special ...

Political Prisoners

Mate Devidze

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

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

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 ...

Torture and Violence

Davit Jaliashvili

David Jaliashvili, detained during the December 1 protest, says special forces severely beat him during and after his ...

News & views

30 Mar 26

Human Rights Situation in Georgia. 10th Periodic Review

This brief was prepared by Georgia’s European Orbit and is based on publicly available sources.

28 Feb 26

Six-Year Imprisonment and Disqualification from Political Rights for Recipients of Foreign Funding -

The amendments have already been adopted in two readings and are expected to enter into force in early March

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)