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 | 8 | 3.62 | 0.71% | +30% | 3,989,167 | 36,617 | $17,000 | 156$ |
| Totals | 8 | 3,989,167 | 36,617 | $17,000 | 156$ |
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Recent Mentions
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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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili is referenced alongside Saakashvili in the context of political accountability during the conflict.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili is one of the co-defendants alongside Mikheil Saakashvili.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili is criticized for his role in the military actions during the August war.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was mentioned as the Minister of Internal Affairs during the events discussed.
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Georgia:
Vano Merabishvili was the Minister of Internal Affairs who issued the order for the evacuation from the Kodori Gorge.
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