**Lithuania Imposes Sanctions on 10 More Georgian Officials**
In a move to bar individuals involved in human rights abuses and corruption from entering the country, Lithuania has sanctioned 10 more Georgian officials. This brings the total number of Georgians on Lithuania’s list of unwanted persons to 112.
The newly sanctioned individuals include judges, prosecutors, and government officials who have been involved in high-profile cases related to protests and opposition activities. They are now banned from entering Lithuania through 2030. The sanctions are part of a broader effort by the Baltic countries to hold accountable those responsible for human rights abuses and corruption.
**Who’s on the List?**
The list of newly sanctioned individuals includes:
* Nino Galustashvili, a Tbilisi City Court Judge
* Jvebe Nachkebia, another Tbilisi City Court Judge
* Irakli Shvangiradze, also a judge at the Tbilisi City Court
* Mari Meshveliani and Natia Tatiashvili, both prosecutors
* Sulkhan Tamazashvili, the head of the Adjara government and a former police chief
* Mariam Lashkhi and Nino Tsilosani, members of the Georgian Dream party
* Razhden Kuprashvili, the head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau
* Viktor Metreveli, another prosecutor
Some of these individuals have already been targeted by Estonia, which added 19 more Georgians to its sanctions list in mid-July. Latvia also expanded its own list to designate 55 additional Georgians as persona non grata, though their names have not been disclosed.
**Baltic Countries Unite Against Corruption**
The Baltic countries – Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia – are taking a strong stance against corruption and human rights abuses in Georgia. By imposing sanctions on these individuals, they are sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
This move is part of a broader effort by the international community to hold accountable those responsible for corruption and human rights abuses. As the situation in Georgia continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how this development affects the country’s relations with its neighbors and the wider world.
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