Georgia: One Year Later, Doubts About Zhvania’s Death Linger On

A year after the death of Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania, questions still surround the official investigation into his unexpected demise. While the government maintains that both Zhvania and political associate Raul Usupov died of carbon monoxide poisoning, neither Zhvania's family nor the Georgian press have fully accepted the official version.

In a rare televised public appearance on January 29, Zhvania's widow, Nino Kadgidze, spoke openly about her doubts. "When my husband died, in that minute it was clear that a period had been placed [after the official explanation]: