Family of Abducted Doctor Addresses Diplomatic Corps in Georgia

The family of well-known Georgian doctor Vazha Gaprindashvili, who was abducted by Russian-controlled occupation forces on November 9, has addressed the diplomatic corps in Georgia ‘to spare no efforts’ in achieving the release of the doctor.

"First of all, we want to thank all diplomatic missions in Georgia for their incredible support since the abduction of Vazha on November 9. Despite the various attempts, a shocking decision was made in the Russian occupied Tskhinvali region and Vazha was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison. The illegal verdict is ultimately disturbing not only for the family but also for the Georgian people, the state, his patients and for each person in the world who values human rights,” the family said in its special statement, urging the diplomatic corps to continue the fight for his release.