Vano Merabishvili
Vano Merabishvili is a Georgian politician who served as the Minister of Internal Affairs from 2004 to 2012. He played a significant role in the governance and political landscape of Georgia during the Rose Revolution and subsequent years. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the police force and combat corruption. However, he has also faced criticism and legal challenges regarding his handling of security and political situations, particularly during the 2008 war with Russia. Recently, he has been mentioned in the context of a parliamentary commission investigating the orders given during the war, specifically regarding the evacuation of the Kodori Gorge.
Born on Apr 15, 1968 (57 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Georgia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 3,989,167 | 7,964 | $17,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 2 | 3,989,167 | 7,964 | $17,000 | 34$ |
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Recent Mentions
Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili is mentioned as someone who was dissatisfied with the financial dealings.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was mentioned as being present with Sanakoev during the military discussions.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili is referenced in a discussion about the government's response to the situation in Georgia.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was convicted in 2016 for the assault on Valeri Gelashvili.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was the Minister of Internal Affairs at the time and issued orders regarding the May 26 rally.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was mentioned as the Minister of Internal Affairs.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili's trial was hindered by external influences according to Nino Tsilosani.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was the former Minister of Internal Affairs implicated in Roin Shavadze's murder case.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was mentioned in the context of the political system's involvement in the events surrounding Buta Robakidze.
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Georgia:
Tea Tsulukiani suggested that Vano Merabishvili was one of the few who knew the real plan during the August 2008 war.
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