Monday, August 18, 2025

Saakashvili's former head of security also subject to asset freeze

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Temur Janashia (left) and his lawyer Beka Basilaia. (Rustavi 2.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–After slapping an asset freeze on former President Mikheil Saakashvili, the Georgian Prosecutor’s Office got court approval to do the same with the property of his almost inseparable head of security, Temur Janashia.

Sitting next to his attorney

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President's security unit turned into paramilitary force

The Special State Protection Service is being turned into a paramilitary force answering directly to President Saakashvili. (IPN.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — The majority in parliament wants the government to take control over the Special State Protection Service (SSPS). Today, this security force answers directly to the president.

Parliament’s committee on human rights today reviewed the issue.

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Saakashvili strengthens his personal security

Special State Protection Service have expanded tasks and powers, following a decree by President Mikheil Saakashvili. (Official photo.)

TBILISI, DFWatch — The Georgian president is strengthening the security around himself and his family.

Mikheil Saakashvili has issued a decree according to which the Special State Protection Service will be given additional functions to protect the president and his family.

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