Georgia's President Revokes Ex-Prosecutor's Citizenship
Date: 2023-10-17 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: WORLD
In a significant move, Georgia's President, Salome Zourabichvili, has taken the extraordinary step of revoking the citizenship of Otar Parchaladze, the former general prosecutor of the country. Parchaladze is currently facing U.S. sanctions, with Washington labeling him a "Georgian-Russian oligarch." This decision represents a significant development in the ongoing political landscape of Georgia.
In her official statement, the President emphasized, "If Parchaladze is guilty, he should be punished in Georgia as a Georgian citizen. Considering the interests of the state, the President of Georgia does not see fit to revoke his Georgian citizenship at this stage."
In addition to this move, the Georgian leader has also vetoed amendments to the "Demonstrations and Manifestations" law, often referred to as the "tent law." The changes to this law were recently passed by the Georgian parliament after being initiated by the majority party "Georgian Dream."
According to the amendments to the "Demonstrations and Manifestations" law, the setting up of tents, stages, and amplification devices near government institutions is now prohibited in Georgia. The explanatory note accompanying the legislative changes cited the statements from the State Security Service on September 18 as the reason for reinforcing these regulations.
In her official statement, the President emphasized, "If Parchaladze is guilty, he should be punished in Georgia as a Georgian citizen. Considering the interests of the state, the President of Georgia does not see fit to revoke his Georgian citizenship at this stage."
In addition to this move, the Georgian leader has also vetoed amendments to the "Demonstrations and Manifestations" law, often referred to as the "tent law." The changes to this law were recently passed by the Georgian parliament after being initiated by the majority party "Georgian Dream."
According to the amendments to the "Demonstrations and Manifestations" law, the setting up of tents, stages, and amplification devices near government institutions is now prohibited in Georgia. The explanatory note accompanying the legislative changes cited the statements from the State Security Service on September 18 as the reason for reinforcing these regulations.
