“We are aware of the reports of the detention of Mr. Saakashvili and we’re following developments very closely,” stated the spokesman of the US State Department Ned Price at a press conference.
“We are aware of the reports of the detention of Mr. Saakashvili and we’re following developments very closely. We urge Georgian authorities to ensure that Mr. Saakashvili is afforded fair treatment in accordance with Georgian law and Georgia’s international human rights commitments and obligations”, stated Price.
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili was detained by law enforcers in Tbilisi on October 1.
By Ana Dumbadze
Related Story: Owner of Apartment where Saakashvili was Arrested Sentenced to Imprisonment
