Ex-Interior Minister Merabishvili leaves prison, vows 'end of current gov’t'

Former Interior and Prime Minister of Georgia, one of the most influential figures of the United National Movement (UNM) government, Vano Merabishvili left prison earlier today after serving almost seven years, stating that he is returning to politics and ‘guarantees’ the end of the current Georgian Dream leadership.

Standing at Matrosovi prison Merabishvili told the media that the opposition is united around key demands. However, his close friends are now in different opposition parties.

Merabishvili said that he may face further charges. However, ‘this will not stop me.’