A Georgian court decided to keep a former minister in custody but bailed two army commanders charged with abuse of power. The case has raised concern the new Government, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, is waging a political vendetta.
NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen has expressed concern over the arrests of opponents of Georgia's new Government following elections last month.
A Georgian court decided to keep a former minister in custody but bailed two army commanders charged with abuse of power. The case has raised concern the new Government, led by billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili, is waging a political vendetta.
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