**Government Critic Faces Prosecution in Georgia**
A key figure in the opposition, Nika Gvaramia, is on his way to facing charges after a parliamentary commission voted unanimously to send his case to the prosecutor’s office. The decision was made due to Gvaramia’s refusal to appear before the commission investigating the activities of the National Movement government.
According to Commission Chairwoman Tea Tsulukiani, Gvaramia was given official notice of the meeting and had publicly acknowledged that he would not attend. “He himself confirmed that he was absolutely aware that he was to appear before the commission today,” Tsulukiani said. This deliberate absence, combined with his public statement about not intending to appear, led the commission to decide on sending the case to the prosecutor’s office.
**Implications for the Opposition**
This development comes at a critical time for the opposition in Georgia, particularly the Coalition for Change, which Gvaramia leads. His prosecution could be seen as an attempt by the government to silence a vocal critic. The actions of the commission and the subsequent decision to send Gvaramia’s case to the prosecutor’s office are being closely watched within the country and internationally.
**A Test for Georgia’s Judiciary**
The way this case unfolds will also serve as a test for the independence and impartiality of Georgia’s judiciary. Will the prosecution proceed fairly, or will there be political interference? The decision by the commission to send Gvaramia’s case to the prosecutor’s office is just the beginning, and what follows in terms of legal proceedings could have significant implications for the country’s democratic process.
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