Friday, December 5, 2025

Saakashvili's associates alarmed by detentions

Parliamentarian Giga Bokeria from President Saakashvili's National Movement Party is alarmed by the detention of former defense minister Bacho Akhalaia and two military tops, and says it may have negative repercussions for Georgia ahead of next month's NATO summit. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — The Secretary of Georgia’s National Security Council says that the detention of the former interior minister and head of the General Headquarters is ‘an alarming signal’.

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Two of Georgia's top military detained overnight

Saakashvili loyalist Bacho Akhalaia was detained last night. Hours later, two of Georgia's top military officers were also detained. The case deals with events that took place while Akhalaia was defense minister. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — The head of the General Headquarters and the Commander of the Fourth Brigade were detained overnight. This follows after a former defense minister was detained hours before. All are accused of abusing their power.

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