13 NGO's release statement regarding Saakashvili's medical treatment
By Liza Mchedlidze
Monday, November 28, 2022
Non-governmental organizations have released a statement regarding the third president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili's medical treatment.
NGOs stated that according to the available reports, Mikheil Saakashvili's health condition has worsened and the issue of further treatment should be decided not by political expediency, but only by taking into account the standards of human life and health protection.
"According to the information spread in recent days, Mikheil Saakashvili's medical condition is even worse and requires immediate response. Visitors also confirm the worsening condition of the ex-president. Saakashvili's health condition is highlighted by international partners and the President of Georgia.
President Salome Zourabichvili noted that if there is a conclusion about the significant worsening of Mikheil Saakashvili's condition, taking him abroad for treatment is "the right way, there is no other way."
Unfortunately, the mentioned statement from the government was followed by answers of political content, which contradicts the obligations assumed by the state in terms of human rights protection.
Therefore, we call on the authorities and all decision-makers, when discussing the need for Mikheil Saakashvili's further treatment, including the need to transfer him abroad, to be guided by the information and recommendations indicated in the experts' conclusions, and not by taking into account the political situation, in order to completely exclude the risks of further worsening of health and endangerment of life." The statement reads, which is signed by 13 different NGOs.
