Tengiz Gunava intends to continue political activity after leaving prison
31 July, 2013
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Former Samegrelo Governor Tengiz Gunava intends to continue political activity, Gunava told journalists after leaving the so called Matrosov Prison. Gunava declared that he was in normal conditions in prison. He said he didn’t have opportunity to meet the former Prime Minister Vano Merabishvili at prison. He thanked the President for the support.
National Movement leaders and Movement Free Zone representatives applauded Gunava outside No. 9 penitentiary facility and congratulated him on leaving the prison. They label Tengiz Gunava’s arrest as politically motivated.
The President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili pardoned Samegrelo governor Tengiz Gunava today (Constitution of Georgia, 73-e article, “o” subtitle). President’s decree was published on the web page of the President. The Presidential Pardon erased his conviction.

By Natia Leshkasheli

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