Georgian President Pardons Opposition Leaders

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, pardoned the leaders of the opposition party "Lelo," Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze, who were serving sentences for failing to appear at a session of a controversial parliamentary commission, The Caspian Post reports citing local media.

"I have made the decision to pardon the two convicted individuals - Mamuka Khazaradze and Badri Japaridze. I hope that in the future, they will continue their political activities in accordance with the law," said Kavelashvili.