The True Reasons Behind Irakli Shaishmelashvili’s Resignation from Law Enforcement

22 January 2025

On December 4, 2024, Irakli Shaishmelashvili, Head of the Operational Planning Division at the Special Tasks Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, made an unexpected decision to resign after 22 years of service and leave Georgia. He officially cited family circumstances as his reason for leaving his position. This announcement came on the seventh day of pro-European protests, during which special forces were aggressively dispersing demonstrators on Rustaveli Avenue.

In an exclusive interview with Nodar Meladze, Shaishmelashvili reveals the true motives behind his exit from law enforcement.

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