**International Groups Demand Release of Georgian Journalist**
A group of international organizations is calling on the Georgian authorities to release a journalist immediately. Mzia Amaglobeli, founder and director of online publications Batumelebi and Netgazeti, has been detained.
The groups say that Amaglobeli should be released without conditions. They also want an investigation into how he was treated while in custody. The statement is signed by many international organizations that support press freedom, journalists, and human rights.
**Who Signed the Statement?**
Many organizations joined together to make this demand. These include:
* International Press Institute (IPI)
* European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
* European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
* Other groups like Free Press Without Borders, PEN International, and Civil Rights Defenders.
**What Happened?**
Mzia Amaglobeli was initially detained during a protest at the main police department in Batumi. He was released after two hours but then arrested again a few minutes later. Since his arrest, he has been on a hunger strike.