The Georgian ombudsman complained of the constant pressure of the official power

The national defender (ombudsman) of Georgia Nino Lomdzhariya, acting in parliament, declared that her employees constantly are exposed to pressure from the authorities, reports on October 7 the Georgian TV channel "Mtavari Arkhi". According to Lomdzhariya, at the beginning of 2021 the group of prisoners attacked employees of the ombudsman in the territory of one of penal institutions, and, judging by video, is clear that this illegal action was coordinated with prison administration. "Last year the public defender constantly was exposed to misinformation campaigns, political attacks and threats from leaders or...