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Human Rights Center Appeals to UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions With Regard to Akhmed Chataev’s Case
November 21, 2012
On November 20, Human Rights Center held press-conference about convicted Akhmed Chataev. Citizen of Russian Federation from North Caucasus, Akhmed Chataev, was acting as a mediator during the special operation in Lopota Gorge. Witnesses claim Chataev was brought from Tbilisi to negotiate with Chechen paramilitaries.
Parliament Is Working on the Draft-Law on Amnesty
November 21, 2012
It is serious step forward to restore justice on the background of severe criminal law in the country – the authors of the draft-law on amnesty stated; initial discussion of the draft-law took place at the Human Rights Committee of the Parliament of Georgia on November 19; there was controversy between parliamentary majority and minority members and heated debates during the discussion.
Miners in Tkibuli Again on Strike
November 21, 2012
Miners of Tkibuli Ltd “Saknakhshiri” [Georgian Coal] refuse to continue work. They request resignation of the director-general, improved working conditions, increased salaries and annulment of the current decree on the closure of Dzidziguri Mine.
Workers of Kulevi Terminal Complain about Their Labor Rights
November 21, 2012
Workers of Kulevi Black Sea Terminal held warning demonstrations with the request of increased salaries and adequate working conditions. First protest rally was held in the village center far from the terminal. About 200 workers of the terminal participated in it.
Tengiz Gunava: “New Government Took Revenge on Me”
November 19, 2012
Former head of General Inspection of the MIA Tengiz Gunava is about to lodge a suit to the chief prosecutor’s office. Having left Gldani Prison #8, Gunava told journalists that he was subjected to illegal action and requests the chief prosecutor Archil Kbilashvili to start impartial investigation into his case.
Employment – Main Method for Psycho-Social Rehabilitation
November 19, 2012
28-year-old Dato is my friend; he is a project coordinator at an international organization. Several years ago he got depressed as a result of serious heart-trauma. Since then, he has been taking large amount of psychotropic medicines every day and visits a psychiatrist once per month. The employer does not know anything about his problems. As Dato said, if the employer learns that he has psychic problems, he might lose a job.
NGOs and Nigvziani Residents Negotiate
November 16, 2012
The nongovernmental organization, Union of Georgian Muslims, held a meeting about recent incidents in Nigvziani village near Ozurgeti; representatives from media organizations in the Guria region and Nigvziani residents attended the meeting.
Prosecutor’s Office Does Not Respond to the Solicitation of Human Rights Center’s Lawyer on Chataev’s Case
November 15, 2012
Court postponed discussion of Chechen refugee Akhmed Chataev’s case to November 26, detained in connection with the special operation in Lopota Gorge. Judge Ketevan Jachvadze at the Tbilisi City Court is discussing his case.
Human Rights Center Demands Investigation into So-Called Prison Riot of 2006
November 15, 2012
Human Rights Center appeals to chief prosecutor of Georgia Archil Kbilashvili with the request to start investigation into the so-called prison riot of March 26, 2006 in Oartachala Prison at the prosecutor’s office.
Bacho Akhalaia: “Being 20 Meters Away from Thieves Cannot Guarantee My Security”
November 14, 2012
Former minister of interior, accused of torture and abuse of power, Bacho Akhalaia was taken to Prison # 7 from Gldani Prison # 8. Representatives of the Penitentiary Ministry told Interpresnews the reason of his removal was protection of Akhalaia’s security.
“We Are Victims of Trafficking In Our Own Country” Poti Port’s Employees Claim
November 14, 2012
Ten-day strike of Poti Port workers finished with agreement and every employee returned to their working places. The agreement was reached after Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Giorgi Kvirikashvili and chairman of the Georgian Confederation of Trade Unions Irakli Petriashvili joined negotiations.
Disagreement between Tbilisi City Hall and Government Damaged Tbilisi Residents
November 13, 2012
Because of disagreement between Tbilisi City Hall and government of Georgia about 600 000 residents of Tbilisi could not enjoy social allowances. Tbilisi City Hall assigned responsibility of managing expenditures of social allowances to central budget. The latter declared this responsibility illegal and called upon the City Hall to implement its responsibility which it had taken before.
Elections Requested at Kutaisi University
November 13, 2012
“University is apolitical organization and ongoing process and political changes in the country shall not influence it. It is awkward to speak about politicization of our university. Nobody was fired from university on political grounds,” rector of Kutaisi Tsereteli University Giorgi Gavtadze answered to a group of lecturers who request his resignation and prompt elections of a new rector at the university.
Prosecutor’s Office addresses court with mediation of Kalandadze’s imprisonment
November 13, 2012
The Prosecutor’s Office has publsihed a new incident against Bacho Akhalaia and Giorgi Kalandadze and addressed the court with the mediation of Kalandadze’s imprisonment.
GPB Director Should be Held Responsible - IDFI
November 13, 2012
The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) believes that the Director General of the Georgian Public Broadcasting (GPB) should be held responsible. The ground for the allegation, according to IDFI data, is additional tax arrears, in addition to GEL 3,800,000.
In Brussels Ivanishvili Called to Avoid “Selective Justice”
November 13, 2012
President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, has called on Georgia’s new government to avoid “situations of selective justice”, which could weaken rule of law and harm Georgia’s image abroad.
Ruin of National Municipal Boards Started in Kvemo Kartli
November 13, 2012
After elections, personnel changes started in the municipal boards of different regions. Considering the fact that municipal boards were staffed with the members of the National Movement as a result of last self-governmental elections, the former ruling party still maintains decision-makers’ positions in district boards.
There Are Questions about Past Activities of the Candidate for Lanckhuti District Governor’s Position
November 12, 2012
Davit Chkhaidze from Atsana village filed application for the vacant position of district governor at a session of the Lanckhuti municipal board. He was active supporter of the Coalition Georgian Dream in the village. Despite that, representatives of the Coalition’s local office have controversial opinions about his candidature.
Zestaponi District Governor Elected through Controversy
November 9, 2012
On November 2, Zestaponi district governor was to be elected on the session of municipal board. Zestaponi district residents occupied the hall in protest before session started. The meeting started later than it was scheduled. Zestaponi district majortiarian MP Gogi Kavtaradze was with local citizens; they protested Kakha Getsadze’s candidature for the governor.
Gia Gvichiani Claims He Is Innocent
November 8, 2012
Gia Gvichiani, convicted for the murder of Nika Lominadze, commercial expert and financial manager of AES Telasi, spoke about scandalous details before and after his detention; he was sentenced to life imprisonment.