Lasha Gabitashvili: I am free – the judicial system of the United Arab Emirates was fair, effective, and independent. I am glad that the incident occurred in a free and responsible country
Matthew Miller: We condemn the violence against citizens, journalists, and opposition figures, including Giorgi Gakharia. This is yet another example of the repressive tactics of "Georgian Dream," which will leave the country isolated
The Daily Beat: 16 January
MEPs Condemn Attack on Giorgi Gakharia, Back President Zurabishvili, Call for New Elections
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MEPs call on EU and its Member States to introduce personal sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and Irakli Kobakhidze
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