**German Politician Speaks Out Against Attack on Georgian Leader**
A German politician is demanding a full investigation into the attack on Giorgi Gakharia, a leader of the opposition party “For Georgia”. Michael Roth, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag, wrote on his social media account: “I am deeply concerned about the brutal attack on Giorgi Gakharia in Batumi”.
Gakharia was attacked at the Sheraton Hotel in Batumi last night. He was taken to a clinic and later released from hospital with injuries including a fractured nasal bone and a concussion.
**Another Confrontation Takes Place**
Not only Gakharia, but also another civil society representative, Zviad Koridze, was involved in a confrontation at the same hotel. According to Koridze, he was confronted by Dimitri Samkharadze, a member of the ruling party “Georgian Dream”, and his associates.
Roth demanded that the regime protect critical voices and not threaten them. He also wished Gakharia a speedy recovery.