A Georgian resident has been arrested in connection with a domestic violence case.

Security forces in Marneuli detained a man suspected of beating his pregnant wife.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," human rights activists have repeatedly highlighted problems with women's rights in Georgia. Specifically, in January 2024, the non-governmental organization "Center for Social Justice" called on the country's authorities to protect women from violence.

Police officers detained a man born in 2001 in Marneuli suspected of beating his pregnant wife, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.

According to the agency, on December 6, 2025, the suspect, R.M., beat his wife, whom he knew was pregnant, and fled the scene. "R.M. is currently in a penitentiary institution," InterPressNews quotes the agency as saying today.

As a reminder, in July 2025, former Georgian parliament member and European freestyle wrestling champion Luka (Eldar) Kurtanidze was arrested on charges of domestic violence. He faced up to two years in prison, but in December the Batumi City Court sentenced him to seven months in prison, of which he has already served about five in pretrial detention.

According to police, Kurtanidze, despite a court order, resumed contact with his ex-wife, Khatuna Makatsadze, after which he assaulted her. She was diagnosed with bruises and a mild concussion. "This is not the second, not the third, not the fourth, not the fifth case. Every time I went to the police, they told me: since it's Eldar Kurtanidze, let's not sacrifice him and limit ourselves to an accusation of psychological violence," she complained.

Georgian women demand protection from sexual harassment

In many regions of the Caucasus, violence against Spousal abuse remains the main source of threat to women. The problem of domestic violence in this region is exacerbated by the position of women in society and the family, where victims traditionally avoid seeking outside help, human rights activists interviewed by the Caucasian Knot said in April 2018.