Hunger Strike Ends: He Has Started Accepting Food

The head of the Special Penitentiary Service, Nika Tsxvarashvili, confirmed that Mikheil Saakashvili has begun consuming honey and natural juice, as reported by 1tv.ge.

According to the agency, Mikheil Saakashvili has purchased seven jars of honey from the prison store. "On Monday, a personal card was prepared for him. He had access to various products, including natural juices and honey, and after confirming the order, as far as I know, he has already received several jars of honey. Additionally, he has acquired several liters of natural juice. He has started accepting food, including honey and natural juice, which effectively indicates that his body is not at risk of exhaustion," said Nika Tsxvarashvili.

Former President Mikheil Saakashvili is in prison for the eighth day.