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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, #187 (6243)

Social Justice Center Calls for Halt to Extraditions From Georgia to Russia

The Social Justice Center has called on Georgia to suspend extraditions to Russia following the reported killing of Dmitry Pushkarev, a 43-year-old prisoner who had been extradited from Georgia to Russia, saying the practice raises serious human rights concerns. (more)

Family of Prisoner Alleging Sexual Assault Protests Outside Penitentiary Service

Family members and supporters of convicted prisoner Giorgi Davitadze held a protest outside the Special Penitentiary Service over his allegation that he was sexually assaulted by prison guards and their demand for an investigation into the case. (more)

The News in Brief

"EU Ambassador Says Georgia Does Not Have to Choose Between Identity and European Integration" (more)

International News

"U.S. Dispatches More Troops to Middle East" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

Iranian Ambassador's Attempts to Reinterpret Georgia's History Draw Backlash

Iran's ambassador to Georgia has faced growing backlash over a series of statements concerning Shah Abbas I's actions against Georgia in the early 17th century. (more)
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