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FILE - Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili who was convicted in absentia of abuse of power during his presidency and arrested upon his return from exile

Video. Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili handed second prison sentence

Updated: 17/03/2025 - 18:11 GMT+1

Saakashvili was found guilty of illegal border crossing and given a second prison sentence of four and a half years on Monday, in addition to his existing sentence on charges of abuse of power and embezzlement.

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