Georgia’s ex-President Saakashvili detained in Ukraine
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Georgia’s third President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is charged with several crimes in Georgia, was detained by Ukrainian security forces last night in Kiev.
Ukraine’s Chief Prosecutor Yuriy Lutsenko said Saakashvili is now in a preliminary detention facility. His court hearing is supposed to be held on Monday.
Saakashvili considers his detention "politically motivated" and has started a hunger strike.
In a letter sent to his supporters Saakashvili encouraged the Ukrainian people to join the march against President Petro Poroshenko. He also calls upon international organisations to follow the developments in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Chief Prosecutor’s Office had declared Saakashvili wanted for cooperating with criminal groups and the cover up of offenses committed by them.
If confirmed, the former president will face 3-5 years in prison for the charges.
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Georgia’s third President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is charged with several crimes in Georgia, has been detained by Ukrainian security forces today in Kiev. Saakashvili is charged with cooperating with criminal groups and the cover up of offenses committed by them.
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