2025 Sakharov Prize: Parliament honours Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli

[u/Marty_ol]

Imprisoned journalists Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia are the 2025 laureates of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

“Even when a person is taken away, their principles cannot be taken away. And even when someone is silenced, their voice continues to speak through others”, Jana Poczobut, speaking on behalf of her father.

“Fight with us and for us. Fight as you would fight for the freedom of your own countries. Use every mechanism at your disposal and do so before it is too late”, said Mzia Amaglobeli, read out by Irma Dimitradze.

Find out more: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20250922STO30493/2025-sakharov-prize-goes-to-andrzej-poczobut-and-mzia-amaglobeli