Saturday, June 13, 2026

‘Sadigov case was politically motivated’: Opposition MP

An opposition MP has accused Georgia’s ruling party of using the courts for political punishment, pointing to the rushed night hearing that led to the deportation of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov as one of the clearest examples. Tata Khvedeliani, an MP from the For Georgia party headed by Giorgi Gakharia, said in an interview with … Read more

Sadigov extradition shows Georgia’s failure to protect Azerbaijani dissidents

TBILISI, May 21 – The deportation of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov from Georgia was a serious press freedom case and a warning sign for anyone who still sees Tbilisi as a safe refuge for dissidents from the region. This is not a new problem. Georgia’s record on Azerbaijani dissidents has been questionable since at least … Read more