Political Prisoner Controversy in Georgia
Parliament postpones decision on how to handle cases of people deemed to have been wrongfully incarcerated by the last government.
23 Nov 12
Parliament postpones decision on how to handle cases of people deemed to have been wrongfully incarcerated by the last government.
So far, Moscow has given only a guarded response.
Civil society leaders believe the state intends to restrict their activities.
New legislation gives authorities financial leverage to stamp out protests.
Plenty of promises, and warning that officials from previous government could be investigated.
Jailing of journalists and bloggers belies claim of online freedom.
New government accused of launching crackdown on Mikheil Saakashvili's team.
New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.