Sakharov Prize

UK embassy in Georgia: Amaglobeli's sentence 'disproportionate' and politically motivated

Mzia Amaglobeli

August 07, 2026

On 6 August 2025, journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for the alleged assault of a police officer.

Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli marks year in detention as EU again urges her release

Mzia Amaglobeli

January 12, 2026

The EU delegation to Georgia reaffirmed the joint stance of 24 diplomatic missions, which described Amaglobeli’s case as a symbol of intimidation and the persecution of journalists in Georgia.

Jailed Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli wins Sakharov Prize

Mzia Amaglobeli

October 22, 2025

She shared the prize with her Belarusian colleague, Andrei Pochobut, who is also currently imprisoned.