Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The European Parliament announced Wednesday it granted imprisoned journalists Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli with its 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought as the two political prisoners sit in isolation for speaking up.
The France-based European Parliament awarded Andrzej Poczobut of Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia with the prize to honor "exceptional" people or organizations that defend human rights, fundamental freedoms and safeguard minority rights.
On Wednesday, EP President Roberta Metsola revealed the decision by parliament's political group leaders in the plenary chamber.
Imprisoned journalists Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia have been awarded the European Parliament's 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. pic.twitter.com/tUMF5q6ZjC— European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) October 22, 2025
"The courage of these journalists in speaking out against injustice, even behind bars, stands as a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy," Metsola posted on X.
