Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili described the awarding of former President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is imprisoned in Norway, as an insult to the Georgian people. DEA News.
On March 26, it was learned that Saakashvili was in Norway. considered worthy The award is named after Syur Lindebrekke, co-founder of the country’s conservative party. The politician’s mother, Giuli Alasania, and her son, Nikoloz Saakashvili, attended the award ceremony in Oslo.
“It is a mockery and insult to the Georgian people that Saakashvili, a prominent authoritarian, almost dictatorial former ruler, creator of an oppressive, murderous system, was awarded for promoting democracy and protecting human rights.” The Georgian prime minister told reporters.
According to Garibashvili, Saakashvili’s political regime tortured, “raped and killed” people, so this award is ridiculous.
16 February European Parliament by absolute majority accepted The decision on the situation around Saakashvili agreed that Tbilisi is responsible for the health of the politician. European Parliament Member Viola von Cramon urged the Georgian authorities to find a humane solution to the problem.