Twins Reunited via Viral TikTok Video Shine Light on Baby Trafficking in Georgia
Identical twins Amy Khvitia and Ano Sartania, who were separated at birth, found each other through a viral TikTok video, sparking attention to the alarming issue of baby trafficking in Georgia.
Their heartwarming reunion, catalyzed by a TikTok video, revealed a larger problem plaguing Georgia: the clandestine trade of infants stolen from hospitals and sold to unsuspecting families, a scandal that remains largely unresolved.
Amy's journey to discovery began when she noticed a resemblance to herself on a TV show, "Georgia’s Got Talent." This curiosity lingered until 2021 when she posted a distinctive video on TikTok, catching the eye of Ano, who recognized the uncanny similarity. Their subsequent investigation uncovered the shocking truth: they were sisters, separated at birth when their mother fell into a coma, and their father sold them to different families.
Their story underscores the grim reality of baby trafficking in Georgia, where despite tightened laws, illegal adoptions persist. Journalist Tamuna Museridze's quest to find her own family inadvertently uncovered a widespread trafficking network, implicating individuals across all societal strata, including government officials. The scale of the operation, estimated to involve up to 100,000 stolen babies, reveals systemic corruption and organized criminal activity.
Museridze, alongside human rights lawyer Lia Mukhashavria, seeks justice for victims and advocates for access to birth documents, currently restricted by Georgian law. For Ano and countless others, the reunion brings closure to a lifelong sense of loss, shedding light on a dark chapter in Georgia's history and the ongoing fight for accountability and transparency.
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