**Estonia Sanctions 19 High-Ranking Georgian Officials**
In a move aimed at supporting Georgia’s civil society and European integration, Estonia has imposed an entry ban on 19 high-ranking Georgian officials. This decision was made by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, who signed a directive adding the names to Estonia’s sanctions list.
The individuals targeted by this sanction include Georgia’s Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, as well as several members of parliament, prosecutors, judges, and even a former police chief. This move comes after widespread criticism of the Georgian government’s handling of peaceful protests and opposition politicians.
According to Foreign Minister Tsahkna, the sanctioned officials are directly or indirectly responsible for the persecution of journalists, protesters, and opposition representatives. He emphasized that Estonia stands in solidarity with Georgia’s civil society, independent media, and European integration efforts.
**Those Sanctioned**
The list of individuals targeted by this sanction includes:
* Nino Galustashvili, a judge
* Giorgi Gvarakidze, the Prosecutor General
* Aluda Ghudushauri, a member of parliament
* Ilia Injia, a member of parliament
* Irakli Kadagishvili, a member of parliament
* Ani Khubejashvili, a prosecutor
* Mariam Lashkhi, a member of parliament
* Guram Macharashvili, a member of parliament
* Mari Meshveliani, a prosecutor
* Viktor Metreveli, a judge
* Jvebe Nachkebia, a judge
* Nino Ilmashvili, a judge
* Paata Salia, Minister of Justice
* Tengiz Sharmanashvili, a member of parliament
* Irakli Shvangiradze, a judge
* Sozar Subari, a member of parliament
* Aleksandre Tabatadze, a member of parliament
* Sulkhan Tamazashvili, Chairman of the Government of Adjara
* Natia Tatiashvili, a prosecutor
**Estonia’s Stance**
This move brings the total number of Georgian officials sanctioned by Estonia to 102. Foreign Minister Tsahkna emphasized that Estonia will continue to support Georgia’s civil society and European integration efforts by standing up for the rights and dignity of the Georgian people.
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