Mikhail Saakasjvili

Georgian Opposition Faces Ban After Protests and Election Results

The reigning, pro-Russian party Georgian Dream is declaring victory in Saturday's Georgian local elections. After violent protests against the government, the country's prime minister is now stating that the opposition will be banned.

Imprisoned Ex-Leader Calls for Protests as Georgia Votes

The opposition in Georgia is gathering strength to protest against the country's Moscow-friendly direction as the country goes to the polls today.

New prison sentence for Georgian ex-president

The sentence is extended for Georgian ex-president

The imprisoned Georgian ex-president Micheil Saakasjvili is sentenced to nine years in prison for fraud.

The Georgian government wants to ban opponents

Georgia's government wants to ban the country's largest opposition party. If the ruling party gets an even larger majority in the autumn election, it will also put a stop to "hbtq-propaganda".