Baltic States impose Sanctions on Georgian Officials After Violent Crackdown
The Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have taken a strong stance against the Georgian government following a violent suppression of anti-government protests in Tbilisi. The coordinated action involves sanctions against key Georgian officials, escalating international pressure on the country.
The sanctions target a significant number of individuals within the georgian ruling elite. This includes prominent figures like oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, along with several of his deputies. The move reflects growing international concern over the handling of the protests and the implications for Georgia‘s democratic trajectory.
Estonia’s action is notably noteworthy. According to a statement, “We have added 14 more high-ranking officials and the prime minister of Georgia to the list – and imposed a ban on their entry into Estonia,” said Cahkna. This brings the total number of sanctioned individuals to a substantial figure, underscoring the severity of the situation.
“The violence used by the Georgian authorities against demonstrators, journalists and opposition leaders is unacceptable, criminal and against human rights.”
The statement further emphasizes the gravity of the situation, highlighting the unacceptable nature of the violence used against protestors, journalists, and opposition leaders. This condemnation echoes sentiments expressed by the
The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have imposed sanctions on Georgian officials in response to a violent crackdown on anti-government protests in Tbilisi. [[Article]]
The sanctions target key individuals within the Georgian ruling elite, including oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, and also several of his deputies. [[Article]] Estonia has specifically added 14 more high-ranking officials and the prime minister of Georgia to its sanctions list,banning their entry into the country. [[Article]]
The article quotes an Estonian official stating that “The violence used by the Georgian authorities against demonstrators, journalists and opposition leaders is unacceptable, criminal and against human rights.” [[Article]]
