Georgia Releases Political Prisoners

Georgia has released 190 inmates, recognised by the country’s new parliament as political prisoners. They were given amnesty on Saturday despite a veto by President Mikhail Saakashvili. Many had been detained during anti-government protests. Others were convicted of spying for Russia or trying to overthrow the government.

http://www.euronews.com/2013/01/13/georgia-releases-political-prisoners/
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-13/georgia-releases-190-political-prisoners-under-new-amnesty-law.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/14/world/europe/georgia-frees-190-inmates-deemed-political-prisoners.html