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Thursday, September 20, 2012, #181 (2697)

Prison Rape Scandal Rocks Georgia

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili has called the latest prison abuse scandal a “horrific affront to human rights and human dignity,” (more)

Some voice displeasure over Public Broadcaster's coverage of prison scandal

“We will not stop!” yelled the students, who were protesting the incident of torture that occurred at the Gldani penitentiary facility. (more)

Many demand brisk response to prison beatings

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Debates offer glimpse into parties' plans

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Protesters speak out on the prison beatings

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The News in Brief

"Georgian actress comments on her role in the Innocence of Muslims" (more)

Opinion

Ivanishvili about recalling MPs if necessary

The Georgian constitutionalists– in particular one of the authors of the current amendments in the constitution– Avtandil Demetrashvili, (more)

Press Scanner

"Shartava leaves politics?" (more)
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What do you think of the videos that reveal prisoner torture in Gldani prison? Do you think the information might have an influence on the current government’s rating?
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