PEN Georgia strongly condemns the sentencing of journalist Vakho Sanaia to 30 days of administrative detention over posts published on social media.
This decision raises serious concerns about the continued erosion of democratic institutions in Georgia and the growing pressure on freedom of expression.
In a country where journalists and citizens face imprisonment for criticizing the government, fundamental democratic principles are being seriously undermined. Vakho Sanaia’s detention cannot be viewed as an isolated incident — it reflects a broader pattern of restrictions on dissent and increasing pressure on critical voices.
PEN Georgia stands in solidarity with Vakho Sanaia and calls for the immediate reversal of the decision ordering his detention.
