Mariam Makasarashvili

Affiliated media: TV Pirveli, Journalist

Incident date: May 12, 2025

Attack type:

• Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: TV Pirveli

Location: Georgia, Martkopi

Additional information:

The father of Giorgi Shinjikashvili, a recently resigned official from Martkopi, physically attacked journalist Mariam Makasarashvili while she was reporting on Shinjikashvili’s resignation. According to TV Pirveli, he also seized her phone and video camera. Makasarashvili sustained brain concussion, she is still in hospital.