{"id":755,"date":"2026-07-06T11:36:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=755"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:36:24","slug":"news-in-georgia-azerbaijan-armenia-jamnews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=755","title":{"rendered":"News in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia \/ JAMnews"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u25cf The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) adopted a special resolution on Georgia, saying that while Russia\u2019s influence in the region is declining, the ruling Georgian Dream party has turned Georgia into \u201cthe Kremlin\u2019s last stronghold in Eastern Europe.\u201d ALDE called on the EU to impose targeted sanctions on those responsible for democratic backsliding and human rights violations, as well as on \u201cthe networks supporting Ivanishvili\u2019s regime.\u201d At the same time, the resolution stressed the importance of preserving visa-free travel for Georgian citizens. During the congress, an empty chair draped with the Georgian flag symbolized support for Elene Khoshtaria, the imprisoned leader of the opposition Droa party, which is a member of ALDE. Delegates also listened to her recorded address.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is preparing to adopt a critical resolution on Georgia. The draft calls on the Georgian authorities to release political prisoners, repeal restrictive legislation, investigate alleged election violations, and restore the independence of the judiciary and election administration. Nikoloz Samkharadze, head of the Georgian delegation to the assembly\u2019s session in The Hague, criticized an earlier OSCE report and the activation of the \u201cMoscow Mechanism\u201d on Georgia, saying it contained factual inaccuracies.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf At the same session, Samkharadze also condemned the \u201cagreement\u201d signed by Russia with Georgia\u2019s Tskhinvali region (South Ossetia), which provides for \u201cdeeper allied cooperation\u201d between the sides.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf A march under the slogan \u201cTogether for the Freedom of Women Prisoners of Conscience\u201d took place in Tbilisi. Participants walked from the Philharmonic Hall to parliament carrying flags and banners before joining the ongoing anti-government protest. Speakers said the imprisonment of female politicians and journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli was an attempt by the government to show that women have no place in political struggle. Pro-European protests have continued in Georgia for more than a year and a half. Protesters are demanding that the country return to the path of EU integration, hold new parliamentary elections, and release those detained during the demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Participants in the protest sent an open letter to the European Union and its member states. The letter says democratic backsliding, political repression and the existence of political prisoners in Georgia require a stronger response from the EU. The authors thanked international partners for their support and said the protests would continue until political prisoners are released, Georgia\u2019s European course is restored, and new free elections are held.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Representatives of independent media have called for an open trial in the case of detained journalist Eliso Kiladze and for the lifting of what they describe as unjustified restrictions imposed on her. In a joint statement, they said Kiladze has been banned for four months from making phone calls, corresponding with others, or meeting family members, while her trial is being held behind closed doors. Kiladze is under arrest in connection with a fraud case involving so-called \u201ccall centers.\u201d She denies the charges and says the case is politically motivated.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Giorgi Malania, the underage son of a former Georgian deputy interior minister, has been sentenced to prison in connection with the killing of young teacher Gigi Avaliani in Tbilisi. Prosecutors accused Malania of aiding and inciting the intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm by providing the attackers with information about Avaliani\u2019s movements and work schedule. Three other people have already been convicted in the case.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf During the state visit of Uzbekistan\u2019s president to Georgia, the two sides discussed prospects for economic cooperation. The talks focused on the development of the Middle Corridor and closer transport cooperation. Uzbekistan\u2019s economy and transport ministers, who were part of the delegation, visited the construction site of the Anaklia deep-sea port in western Georgia, the port of Poti, and the nearby free industrial zone.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili attended a farewell ceremony in Tehran for an ayatollah killed by U.S. and Israeli forces. During the ceremony, crowds chanted \u201cDeath to America,\u201d \u201cDeath to Israel,\u201d and \u201cRevenge.\u201d Kavelashvili\u2019s participation drew sharp criticism from Georgia\u2019s opposition and parts of the public.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Georgia\u2019s Interior Ministry said 50 foreign nationals staying in the country illegally were detained during a special operation. They have been transferred to a temporary detention center while deportation procedures are underway.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Georgia\u2019s national basketball team defeated reigning world champion Spain 91-89 in a World Cup qualifying game in Tbilisi. 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