POLITICALLY MOTIVATED DISMISSAL FROM WORK
2021-09-04
On 21 July, Avtandil Okmelashvili, the representative of the mayor of Dmanisi municipality in the administrative unit of Dmanisi community, was dismissed.
According to Avtandil Okmelashvili, his alleged political persecution began after he refused to engage in pre-election campaign at the request of Dmanisi Municipality Mayor Giorgi Tatuashvili. Disciplinary proceedings against Avtandil Okmelashvili were launched on 26 July, after his dismissal. ISFED is representing the interests Avtandil Okmelashvili.