Stolen Babies of Georgia | Daro Sulakauri

Overview of the Scandal - The report exposes a systematic trafficking of newborns in Georgia, particularly during the 1990s and early 2000s after the collapse of the Soviet Union [2][4] - Corrupt medical professionals stole newborn infants from hospitals and sold them through an illegal adoption system [2][3] - Families were given false stories about their babies' deaths, with nonexistent hospital graveyards mentioned [3] Investigation and Discoveries - An investigative project, "The Stolen Babies of Georgia," seeks justice for this hidden crime through photojournalism [4] - A Facebook group called "Vedzip" (meaning "I'm searching for now") with over 288,000 members has facilitated reunions through DNA tests, reuniting over 1,000 families [7][8] - Forged documents and fabricated birth parent information were used in the illegal adoptions [13][14] Impact and Personal Stories - Families mourned for decades, only to discover their children were stolen [5] - The story of twin sisters, Ano and Taco, separated at birth and reunited after 21 years through a TikTok video, highlights the impact of these crimes [9][10] - A mother, Ena, was told her twins died, but later discovered the suitcase supposedly containing their bodies was filled with wine branches [20] Call to Action and Justice - The report emphasizes the urgent need for official investigations and acknowledgement of these crimes [15][16] - The goal is to uncover the truth and provide answers to the families who have been denied them for decades, not vengeance [16] - The report highlights the resilience of those searching for the truth and calls for continued efforts to expose these stories and ask hard questions to facilitate healing [21]