Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili issues pardons for 226 people on the Orthodox Feast of the Dormition (Assumption) of the Mother of God. OC Media reports the group includes nine activists/protesters who were detained during anti-government and pro-EU demonstrations held between May 2024 and October 2025.
Both outlets describe the pardons as a presidential prerogative under Georgia’s constitution. JAMnews focuses on consequences for one of the pardoned activists, saying one person may face deportation to Russia despite the amnesty, while OC Media emphasizes the number of people covered and the time window of related protests.
The outlets therefore align on the main facts—who grants the pardons, the holiday timing, and that nine detained protesters are included—while differing on what additional details follow for individuals after the pardons.
