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The News in Brief

Friday, April 23
Prepared by the Messenger Staff

Degnan: It is Nika Melia’s personal decision to leave or stay in prison

US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan stated that it is up to Melia to decide whether he leaves prison or not.

Degnan says that the agreement reached between the government and the opposition is discussing ways to free Nika Melia.

“It is important for the country to find a way forward, a way to continue its political life. This is what this agreement serves. As for Melia, it is his personal decision. The agreement talks about different ways to release him,” Kelly Degnan said.

According to a new document from the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, Nika Melia will either be released on bail by the European Union or be released from prison under an amnesty law.

Both of the options are unacceptable for Melia.



Lelo’s Japaridze says the implementation of agreement points will be monitored by MEPs

According to Badri Japaridze, one of the leaders of Lelo, the implementation of the points in Charles Michel's new document will be controlled by MEPs Viola von Cramon, Andrius Kubilius and Rasa Juknevicienne.

According to him, the monitoring group will be further expanded.

According to Badri Japaridze, the implementation of this agreement is an important issue for the EU and they will be fully involved in this process.

Lelo leaders Mamuka Khazaradze, Badri Japaridze and Grigol Gegelia left for Brussels on a working visit yesterday, April 21.

According to the party leaders, a monitoring group of European MPs will be set up, which will closely monitor the implementation of the Charles Michel 5-point agreement.