Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have imposed entry bans on Georgian officials, including MPs, members of the judiciary, and representatives of Alt-Info.

Latvia has barred 16 Georgian citizens from entering the country indefinitely. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže announced this on the social media platform X.

“I have added 16 Georgian citizens to Latvia’s persona non grata list, banning them from entry into Latvia for unlimited time. This decision was made in accordance with Section 61(2) of the Immigration Law,” she wrote.

The decision is also reflected on the Latvian Foreign Ministry’s website. However, the statement does not specify the reasons for the ban or reveal the names of those included in the list.

In addition, according to the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania has banned 74 Georgian citizens from entering the country.

“Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are expanding their lists of individuals banned from entering their territories. Lithuania has added 74 more Georgian officials to its national blacklist for their involvement in gross and systematic human rights violations, repression against the Georgian population, and violations of fundamental freedoms. Among those newly sanctioned by Lithuania are seven judges of the Constitutional Court of Georgia, as well as Georgian judges, prosecutors, and police officials. This includes individuals who gave false testimony against journalist Mzia Amaglobeli and facilitated his illegal detention. In protest, Amaglobeli went on a 38-day hunger strike due to mistreatment by officials, putting his life in serious danger. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia express their strong support for the people of Georgia, who have been protesting for over 100 days against the systemic actions of the ruling Georgian Dream party, which has grossly violated the country’s constitution, civil and political rights, and international obligations. On November 28, 2024, representatives of Georgian Dream announced the suspension of the country’s integration into the European Union and initiated large-scale repression against protesters, independent media, and civil society,” the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys wrote about this in the social network “X”.

“Lithuania has added 74 Georgian officials to its travel ban list over severe human rights violations and repression in Georgia. We stand with the people of Georgia in their pursuit of democracy and a European future,” he wrote.

An order signed by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has entered into force, imposing an entry ban on 55 Georgian prosecutors, judges, police officers, members of parliament, and other individuals.

“Today, on March 3rd, an order signed by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna came into effect, under which Estonia has imposed an entry ban on 55 Georgian prosecutors, judges, police officers, members of parliament, and other individuals.

“We added 55 additional Georgian individuals to the entry ban list,” Foreign Minister Tsahkna said. “The list includes judges, prosecutors, police officials and police commissioners, platform creators and members of parliament, who are responsible for the prosecution of protesters by the judicial system and judiciary and law enforcement agencies. The listed Georgian individuals have either taken part in violence or threatened it,” Tsahkna said. “The violence used in Georgia against protesters, journalists, and opposition leaders is unacceptable, criminal and in violation of human rights.”

Latvia and Lithuania joined Estonia in imposing bans. A ban on entering Estonia has been imposed for a total of 83 Georgian individuals,” the statement reads.

The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a list of persons banned from entering the country.