Mziya Aglomabeli

journalist

Mziya Aglomabeli is a Georgian journalist currently facing a two-year prison sentence for slapping a police officer during a pro-European protest in Batumi. The incident occurred amidst rising tensions surrounding freedom of the press and political dissent in Georgia. Aglomabeli claims that her reaction was provoked by verbal insults and physical spitting from the officer, which has led to concerns from human rights organizations about her detention being politically motivated. The case has attracted international attention, prompting a strong condemnation from the European Union, which calls for her release and the protection of independent voices in the region.