On January 14, 2025, Mzia Amaglobeli, the founder and director of the independent online magazine Gazeti Batumelebi, was remanded in custody by the Batumi City Court.
The investigation against Mzia Amaghlobeli continues under Article 353¹ of the Criminal Code. This article refers to an attack on a police officer, a member of the special penitentiary service, another representative of the authorities, or a public institution, which is punishable by imprisonment for a term of 4 to 7 years.
Late on the night of January 11, Mzia Amaghlobeli was arrested twice. Initially, she was detained for posting a sticker on the police station door saying “Georgia Is Going On Strike.” Within a few hours of her arrest, she was released on the basis of a written statement. However, shortly after her release, she was re-arrested on charges related to a scuffle involving police and protesters, which prompted provocative actions from the police.
As reported by Netgazeti, the incident preceded confrontations and clashes between protesters and police, leading to provocative actions from the police.