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Three Georgian Citizens Illegally Detained by Russian Occupation Forces
Three Georgian citizens were unlawfully detained by Russian occupying forces near the village of Plavismani in the Gory municipality, located within the occupied territory. According to the State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG), one of the detainees has been released and is now in Tbilisi-controlled territory, while the other two remain in illegal detention.
The SSSG reported on March 11 that after learning about the incident, it promptly activated the "hotline" managed by the EU Monitoring Mission. Additionally, the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) and international partners were notified of the situation.
Efforts are underway to secure the swift release of the detained Georgian citizens, with all available mechanisms being utilized, according to the SSSG.
The agency emphasized that responsibility for such unlawful actions in Georgia's occupied territories and along the occupation line falls on the occupying power.
Batumi Protesters Fined for Walking on Zebra Crossing
Batumi City Court Judge Mariana Fomaeva has fined 18 protesters GEL 5,000 each for walking on a zebra crossing, according to Batumelebi.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs accused the protesters of obstructing traffic by creating an artificial barrier at the crossing.
The publication noted that the judge did not provide a clear explanation for the decision to impose fines.
The case stems from a rally on January 31, 2025, when police officers told demonstrators that their numbers were insufficient and ordered them to clear the roadway. The Georgian Young Lawyers Association, which represented the protesters, argued that their actions were fully within the scope of freedom of expression.
