Irakli Okruashvili says he will return to Georgia to oust Saakashvili
May 22, 2011 – 15:57 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net –
Former Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Okruashvili, who fled the
country to avoid criminal prosecution, promised to return to Georgia
to take part in the May 25 opposition rally. `May 25 will mark the
last day of the current authorities,’ said Okruashvili.
In its turn, the Georgian Interior Ministry has promised to arrest
Okruashvili, when he returns to the motherland. `We are waiting for
him,’ said interior ministry spokesman Shota Utiashvili.
In 2008, Okruashvili was convicted in absentia for extortion and
sentenced to 11 years of imprisonment. Soon afterwards he was granted
political asylum in France. Okruashvili has numerously promised to
return to Georgia, Lenta.ru reported.
Rallies organized by supporters of the Georgian opposition started on
May 21, demanding resignation of Georgian President Mikheil
Saakashvili. The opposition promises to continue holding actions until
May 25.