**UK Calls for Release of Detained Politicians, Journalists in Georgia**
The UK Foreign Secretary and other European partners have spoken out against the detention of politicians, journalists, and activists in Georgia. The British Ambassador to Georgia, Gareth Ward, has made a video statement urging the Georgian authorities to take action.
According to Gareth Ward, the UK government sees the arrest of journalists as evidence of the collapse of democracy in Georgia. He noted that many members of the Media Freedom Coalition are concerned about the deteriorating media freedom situation in the country, including the trial of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli for criticizing the government.
**A Breakdown of Democracy?**
The UK government and other European partners believe that the detention of journalists, arbitrary imprisonment, and repression of critics demonstrate a breakdown of democracy in Georgia. This, they argue, goes against European norms and values. Gareth Ward emphasized that the Georgian authorities must take steps to address these concerns.
**What’s Next for Georgia?**
Gareth Ward called on the Georgian authorities to release unjustly detained politicians, journalists, and activists, repeal repressive legislation, and engage in a national dialogue with all relevant parties. This, he believes, is necessary to find a way out of the current situation. The UK government and other European partners will be watching closely to see how Georgia responds to these calls.
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