Imprisoned Journalists from Belarus and Georgia Awarded EU's Prestigious Sakharov Prize for Human Rights Defense

Oct 22, 2025 09:40 pm CST

Two journalists, Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaghlobeli from Georgia, have been awarded the European Union's Sakharov Prize for their courage in defending press freedom despite facing imprisonment on politically motivated charges. The award highlights the ongoing struggles for media independence and human rights in both countries, where authoritarian regimes have systematically targeted journalists and opposition voices.