State Department: We are monitoring Saakashvili`s case very closely

According to the state department It is the government’s responsibility to provide the medical and psychological care Saakashvili needs and to ensure his human rights are respected.

„We are monitoring his case very closely. It is the government’s responsibility to provide the medical and psychological care he needs and to ensure his human rights are respected.

We pay particularly close attention to the statements and assessments of the Public Defender’s Office, and as of their last visit, they remain concerned that Mr. Saakashvili is not receiving the care he needs“, - a State Department Spokesperson told Europetime.

Tbilisi City Court rejects lawyers' petition for Saakashvili's jail term postponement or release.