PACE Conditions for Ratifying Georgian MP Credentials: New Elections and Release of Prisoners  

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**Council of ‘s Parliamentary Assembly Delays Ratification of Georgian Delegation**

The Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) has delayed the ratification of Georgia’s full credentials until certain conditions are met. These conditions include announcing new and releasing all political prisoners.

**Opposition Welcomes Decision**

The opposition in Georgia welcomed this decision. Tina , Chair of -UNM coalition, said that the ratification of credentials is only tool achieve the goal of overcoming the through new elections and the release of political prisoners.

**Civil Society Representatives Agree**

Civil society representatives also agreed with this decision. Nino Dolidze, director of ISFED, an election monitor, said that these conditions are in line with what Georgian society demands: new parliamentary elections and the release of political prisoners by April.

**Conditions **

The conditions for Georgia include:

* Announcing new elections
* Releasing all political prisoners
* Addressing deficiencies and shortcomings noted during recent parliamentary elections
* Creating an electoral environment conducive to genuinely democratic new parliamentary elections
* Resuming the integration process
* Ending police brutality and
* Investigating cases of human rights abuses

**Rights Suspended**

The Georgian delegation’s rights in PACE have been suspended, including being full members of several committees, being appointed as rapporteurs, and representing the Assembly in international organizations.

**Next Steps**

PACE will reconsider Georgia’s credentials and rights at its next session in April, based on progress made in meeting these conditions.

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