EU Honors Imprisoned Journalists from Belarus and Georgia with Sakharov Prize

The European Parliament awarded the prestigious Sakharov Prize to imprisoned journalists from Belarus and Georgia (country), highlighting ongoing struggles for human rights and democracy.

Andrzej Poczobut, a journalist from Belarus, received the Sakharov Prize while serving an eight-year sentence for allegedly harming national security.
Mzia Amaghlobeli, a prominent journalist from Georgia (country), was also recognized with the Sakharov Prize for her contributions to press freedom.
The award was announced by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Strasbourg, underscoring the EUs commitment to supporting human rights and democracy in Eastern Europe.

Why It Matters

This recognition of imprisoned journalists underscores the critical state of press freedom in Belarus and Georgia (country), reflecting broader challenges to democracy and human rights in the region.