Police in Georgia use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protest against so-called ‘Russian law’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Police in Georgia use tear gas, water cannons to disperse protest against so-called ‘Russian law’

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police in Georgia’s capital used tear gas and water cannons Tuesday to disperse protesters who rallied outside the country’s parliament to protest a bill that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign influence if they get over 20% of their funding from abroad. They denounced it as “the Russian law” because Moscow uses similar legislation to stigmatize independent news media and organizations critical of the Kremlin. During the latest rally against the bill late Tuesday, police moved to break up the protest after demonstrators tried to block the entrances to the parliament building in order to prevent lawmakers from leaving. The bill requires non-commercial organizations and news media that receive 20% or more of their funding from overseas to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power.” Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has harshly criticized the bill and vowed to veto it if it is passed by parliament.

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Defiant Georgia protesters return to streets after EU talks suspended
3 weeks ago

Defiant Georgia protesters return to streets after EU talks suspended

Al Jazeera  

Police fire tear gas to disperse crowds as demonstrators toss fireworks at police on sixth night of rallies in Tbilisi. Demonstrators gathered outside the parliament building in the capital, Tbilisi, for a sixth consecutive night on Tuesday as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowds and protesters tossed fireworks at police. Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused …

Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks

LA Times  

Demonstrators throw firecrackers toward police during a street protest in Tbilisi, Georgia, against the government suspension of negotiations on joining the European Union. Georgian Dream’s disputed victory in the country’s Oct. 26 parliamentary election, which was widely seen as a referendum on Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union, also sparked massive demonstrations and led to an opposition boycott of …

Georgian Protesters And Police Clash After Prime Minister Suspends Talks On Joining The EU
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Georgian Protesters And Police Clash After Prime Minister Suspends Talks On Joining The EU

Huff Post  

Protesters pour into the streets and put fire following Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's announcement, rallying outside the parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Nov. 29, 2024. Police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas late Thursday to disperse protesters who took to the streets following the announcement by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party. …

Georgian protesters and police clash after prime minister suspends talks on joining the EU
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Georgian protesters and police clash after prime minister suspends talks on joining the EU

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police and protesters brutally clashed in Georgia after the country’s ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028. Police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas late Thursday to disperse protesters who took to the streets following the announcement by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party. She said the …

Georgia’s president refuses to sign an anti-LGBTQ bill and returns it to parliament
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgia’s president refuses to sign an anti-LGBTQ bill and returns it to parliament

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president refused to sign into law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring Russia, her office said Wednesday. The anti-LGBTQ+ bill has drawn comparisons with Russia, where the Kremlin has been highlighting “traditional family values.” The Russian authorities in the last decade banned public endorsement of “nontraditional …

As Georgia presses on with ‘Russia-style’ laws, its citizens describe a country on the brink
5 months ago

As Georgia presses on with ‘Russia-style’ laws, its citizens describe a country on the brink

Associated Press  

Eka Gigauri is used to harsh words from officials about the anti-corruption work she does in Georgia. The “foreign influence” law requires media, civil society groups and nonprofit organizations to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad. Almost exactly a year later, Georgian Dream first put the …

Angered by Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ law, young protesters try new tactic
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Angered by Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ law, young protesters try new tactic

Al Jazeera  

Young demonstrators fight on ahead of October elections in a bid to exhaust the administration behind the controversial measure. Metreveli said the Georgian Dream initially appeared to support Georgia’s ambition to join the EU when it was established by billionaire oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili in 2012. Although joining sanctions against a key trading partner in Russia might be “unrealistic”, Metreveli says, …

US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on dozens of Georgian officials in response to the enactment of a law that drew weeks of protests by critics who say it will curb media freedom and jeopardize the country’s chances of joining the European Union. The move to impose travel bans on the officials, members of the ruling Georgian Dream …

US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United States imposed sanctions …

Parliament speaker in Georgia signs into law a bill that critics say curbs media freedom
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament speaker in Georgia signs into law a bill that critics say curbs media freedom

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The speaker of Georgia’s parliament said he signed into law Monday a measure that has drawn weeks of protests by critics who say it will curb media freedom and jeopardize the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Zourabichvili, who is increasingly at odds with the governing party, had opposed the bill, accusing the party of jeopardizing …

Georgian group says it will take controversial foreign influence law to the constitutional court
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgian group says it will take controversial foreign influence law to the constitutional court

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — A non-governmental organization in Georgia said Thursday it is preparing a lawsuit in the country’s constitutional court to challenge a law that critics say will stifle news media and independent organizations. Massive demonstrations have filled the streets of the Georgian capital Tbilisi for weeks to protest the measure, whose foes call it “the Russian law” because of …

Georgia parliament overrides president’s veto of controversial ‘foreign agents’ law
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgia parliament overrides president’s veto of controversial ‘foreign agents’ law

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Georgian parliament has overridden …

Victory for Putin as Georgia's parliament overrides presidential veto and passes divisive 'foreign agents' legislation - despite mass protests against the bill described as 'the Russian law'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Victory for Putin as Georgia's parliament overrides presidential veto and passes divisive 'foreign agents' legislation - despite mass protests against the bill described as 'the Russian law'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has scored a major victory after Georgia forced through a ‘foreign agents’ bill that brings the fiercely pro-Western country closer to Moscow. Georgia is the most pro-Western country in the region, long seen as a ‘beacon of democracy’, and dragging it back into Putin’s sphere would mark a huge victory over the West Demonstrator with a placard with …

Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto of ‘foreign agent bill’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgian parliament overrides presidential veto of ‘foreign agent bill’

Al Jazeera  

Critics say the bill will restrict media freedom and obstruct Georgia’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia’s parliament has overridden a presidential veto of the “foreign agents” legislation that has fuelled Western concerns and set off weeks of street protests. The legislature, controlled by the governing Georgian Dream party, dismissed on Tuesday President Salome Zourabichvili’s veto of the legislation …

Georgian PM, president criticize each other over media freedom law on Independence Day
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgian PM, president criticize each other over media freedom law on Independence Day

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The president and prime minister of Georgia on Sunday lashed out at each other at a ceremony marking the country’s independence day as strong tensions persist over a law that critics say will obstruct media freedom and damage Georgia’s bid to join the European Union. Those who sabotage and undermine this path trample upon and damage the …

Georgia’s president vetoes media legislation that has provoked weeks of protests
7 months ago

Georgia’s president vetoes media legislation that has provoked weeks of protests

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s president on Saturday vetoed the so-called “Russian law” targeting media that has sparked weeks of mass protests. President Salome Zourabichvili, who is increasingly at odds with Georgia’s ruling party, said on Saturday that the legislation contradicts Georgia’s Constitution and “all European standards,” and added that it “must be abolished.” The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has a …

Georgia’s president vetoes controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill
7 months ago

Georgia’s president vetoes controversial ‘foreign agents’ bill

Al Jazeera  

President Salome Zourabichvili says the law is ‘Russian in its essence’, but parliament is expected to overturn veto. Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has vetoed the “foreign influence” bill that has sparked unprecedented protests in the country and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi’s European Union aspirations. The draft law requires non-governmental organisations and media outlets with more …

Georgia approves ‘foreign agents bill’: Why is the Russia-style law so controversial?
7 months, 1 week ago

Georgia approves ‘foreign agents bill’: Why is the Russia-style law so controversial?

Firstpost  

Georgia’s parliament has approved the ‘foreign agents bill’ in an 84-30 vote, resulting in strong protests and demonstrations across Tbilisi. People of the country have taken to the streets of its capital, Tbilisi, and chanting slogans outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign agents” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and also …

Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill: What’s the controversy about? What’s next?
7 months, 1 week ago

Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill: What’s the controversy about? What’s next?

Al Jazeera  

The ‘Russia law’ will make it hard for Georgia to join European Union, argue protesters, the US and Baltic states. Georgia’s Parliament passed its new “transparency of foreign influence” bill – also known as the “foreign agents” law – on Tuesday despite mass protests that have rocked the capital, Tbilisi, for the past few weeks. Georgia’s government says the bill …

Georgia parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, triggering massive protests
7 months, 1 week ago

Georgia parliament passes ‘foreign agent’ bill, triggering massive protests

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Georgia after parliament approved a “foreign agents” bill despite widespread unrest in the country and warnings from the European Union and the United States. Chanting “no to the Russian law”, about 2,000 mainly young protesters gathered outside parliament ahead of the vote and several thousand joined the rally in the evening …

What is the newly passed ‘Russia law’ that has divided people in Georgia for months?
7 months, 1 week ago

What is the newly passed ‘Russia law’ that has divided people in Georgia for months?

Associated Press  

Georgia’s parliament has passed a law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Riot police block a street to prevent demonstrators during an opposition protest against “the Russian law” near the Parliament building in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The governing party says the law …

Violence breaks out outside AND inside parliament as Georgia APPROVES 'Russian law' bill that has plunged the country into crisis and pushed it closer to Putin
7 months, 1 week ago

Violence breaks out outside AND inside parliament as Georgia APPROVES 'Russian law' bill that has plunged the country into crisis and pushed it closer to Putin

Daily Mail  

Violence broke out both outside and inside parliament today as Georgia approved a divisive 'Russian law' that has plunged the country into crisis and sparked weeks of mass protests. Georgian law enforcement officers detain a demonstrator protesting the controversial 'foreign agent' bill, near the parliament in Tbilisi on May 14, 2024 Georgian demonstrators attempt to break into the parliament through …

Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'
7 months, 1 week ago

Protesters throng streets of Georgia's capital after parliament passes so-called 'Russian law'

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. European Council President Charles Michel said Tuesday that if Georgians “want to …

The Take: What’s behind Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ protests?
7 months, 1 week ago

The Take: What’s behind Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ protests?

Al Jazeera  

Police in Tbilisi crack down on protesters as tens of thousands rally to oppose a controversial ‘foreign influence’ bill. Protesters are calling it the “Russian law” – a bill in Georgia’s parliament that, if passed, would label any organisation with more than 20 percent foreign funding as a foreign agent. How will it affect whether this small former Soviet republic …

Last stand for democracy as 1,000 protesters demonstrate against Georgia's 'Russian law' that copies Kremlin's repressive legislation and moves the country closer to Putin
7 months, 1 week ago

Last stand for democracy as 1,000 protesters demonstrate against Georgia's 'Russian law' that copies Kremlin's repressive legislation and moves the country closer to Putin

Daily Mail  

Around 1,000 protesters were still outside Georgia's parliament Monday morning after an all-night last-stand demonstration against a highly controversial Russian-style 'foreign influence' bill. Police Force face protesters during a protest against the foreign agents law as two Americans and one Russian citizen are among 20 detained on May 13, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia Police intervene protesters as demonstrators protest the …

Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill
7 months, 1 week ago

Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill

Al Jazeera  

Protesters are angry at government efforts to pass a law against ‘foreign agents’ which mirrors repressive Russian legislation. Thousands of Georgians have joined new protests in Tbilisi against a Russian-styled “foreign agents” bill, as the government insisted it would push ahead with the legislation even after some of the largest protests since independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Carrying …

‘No to the Russian law!’ Georgia protesters demand a ‘European future’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘No to the Russian law!’ Georgia protesters demand a ‘European future’

Al Jazeera  

Tbilisi, Georgia – Crowds of protesters have been braving tear gas and water canons after more than two weeks of protest against the Georgian government’s draft law targeting civil society. US Ambassador to Georgia Robin Dunnigan said in a statement on May 2 that the US government had invited Georgia’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, to high-level talks “with the most …

Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country’s media freedom?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country’s media freedom?

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia has been engulfed by huge protests triggered by a proposed law that critics see as a threat to media freedom and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. The opposition United National Movement accuses Georgian Dream, which was founded by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a billionaire who made his fortune in Russia, of serving Moscow’s interests — …

EU and US urge Georgia to halt ‘foreign agents’ bill and not turn away from West after mass protests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

EU and US urge Georgia to halt ‘foreign agents’ bill and not turn away from West after mass protests

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The European Union said the bill – which would …

Georgia parliament cancels session after building damaged during huge protests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgia parliament cancels session after building damaged during huge protests

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The parliament of Georgia cancelled its Thursday plenary session following massive protests against a proposed law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s bid for membership in the European Union. The parliament’s announcement said the cancellation was connected to damage the building suffered during Wednesday protests in which police used water cannon, tear …

UN, EU, US urge Georgia to halt ‘foreign agents’ bill as protests grow
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UN, EU, US urge Georgia to halt ‘foreign agents’ bill as protests grow

Al Jazeera  

Thousands gather in Tbilisi to protest against the bill, which passed its second reading in parliament this week. The European Union, United Nations, and the United States have condemned legislation making its way through Georgia’s parliament on “foreign agents”, as thousands of protesters snarled traffic in the country’s capital Tbilisi on Thursday with a large new protest against the bill. …

Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill

Al Jazeera  

Georgia’s Parliament moved a step closer to passing a bill that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s European Union membership bid, as police used water cannon, tear gas and pepper spray against tens of thousands of people who took to the streets in protest. On Wednesday, Parliament approved the second reading of the “foreign influence” bill …

Bloodied and battered for standing up to Georgia's new 'Putin-inspired' law: Opposition leader shows injuries inflicted 'by police' as cops use stun grenades to break up huge protests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bloodied and battered for standing up to Georgia's new 'Putin-inspired' law: Opposition leader shows injuries inflicted 'by police' as cops use stun grenades to break up huge protests

Daily Mail  

Riot police in Georgia have allegedly beaten up the leader of Georgia's main opposition party after he stood up to the country's new 'Putin-inspired' law as cops used tear gas and stun grenades to break up huge protests outside parliament. Georgia's main opposition party leader Levan Khabeishvili was allegedly beaten up 'by police' after standing up against a new 'kremlin-inspired' …

Georgian lawmakers move closer to passing ‘Russian law’ targeting the media. Protesters gather again
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgian lawmakers move closer to passing ‘Russian law’ targeting the media. Protesters gather again

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s Parliament moved a step closer Wednesday to passing a law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s European Union membership bid, as police used water cannons, tear gas and pepper spray against the tens of thousands of protesters who thronged surrounding streets. Opposition lawmaker Helene Khoshtaria accused the ruling party of trying …

Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill

Al Jazeera  

The crackdown in Tbilisi comes after lawmakers debated a controversial bill on foreign funding. Police in Georgia have used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters as thousands rallied outside parliament in Tbilisi for a third week to oppose a controversial “foreign influence” bill. Masked riot police violently cracked down on the rally on Tuesday beating and arresting many people …

Georgians ‘March for Europe’ in protest against controversial bill
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Georgians ‘March for Europe’ in protest against controversial bill

Al Jazeera  

Huge crowds have rallied in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi calling for the country to pursue a course of Western orientation in response to a draconian bill seen as influenced by Russia. There have been mass antigovernment protests since mid-April, when the governing Georgian Dream party reintroduced the plan to pass the law, which critics say resembles Russian legislation used to silence …

Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it
8 months ago

Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it

Al Jazeera  

The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year. Critics say the bill mirrors a repressive Russian law on “foreign agents” that has been used against independent news media and groups seen as being at odds with the Kremlin and will undermine Tbilisi’s aspirations for closer European Union ties and, ultimately, …

Thousands protest in Georgia over contentious ‘foreign agents’ bill
8 months, 1 week ago

Thousands protest in Georgia over contentious ‘foreign agents’ bill

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of Georgians took to the streets in protest and politicians came to blows in parliament as governing party legislators gave the initial go-ahead for debate on a bill on “foreign agents” that has been criticised by Western and domestic critics as Russian inspired. More than 5,000 demonstrators gathered outside Georgia’s Soviet-built parliament building on Monday in the capital, Tbilisi, …

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin’s repressive law
8 months, 1 week ago

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin’s repressive law

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Lawmakers in Georgia’s legislature scuffled on Monday as the parliament debated a divisive new law dubbed the foreign agent bill. Opponents of the measure denounce it as “the Russian law” because of similar legislation used by Moscow to stigmatize independent news media and organizations seen as being at odds with the Kremlin. Those who oppose the measure …

Protests called as Georgia revives controversial ‘foreign agents’ law
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Protests called as Georgia revives controversial ‘foreign agents’ law

Al Jazeera  

Pro-democracy groups have called for protests after Georgia’s governing party said it will revive the controversial “foreign agents law” that mass demonstrations forced it to drop last year. The governing Georgian Dream party said on Wednesday that it plans to make another bid to pass the legislation, which would require organisations that accept funding from abroad to register as “foreign …

Georgia drops foreign agents law after massive protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Georgia drops foreign agents law after massive protests

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s parliament voted Friday to drop a foreign agent registration bill after the legislation, which opponents warned could be used to stifle dissent and curtail media freedoms, prompted tens of thousands of protesters to swarm the capital this week. The proposed law would have required media and nongovernmental organizations that receive more than 20% of their funding …

Victory for Georgia protesters as government halts plan to bring in Putin-like authoritarian laws
1 year, 9 months ago

Victory for Georgia protesters as government halts plan to bring in Putin-like authoritarian laws

Daily Mail  

The ruling Georgian Dream party said it would 'unconditionally withdraw the bill' Protesters said the proposed bill was inspired by an authoritarian Russian law Georgia's ruling party said on Thursday it was dropping a controversial 'foreign agent' bill after two nights of furious protests against the law seen as reminiscent of Russian legislation used to silence critics. A man waves …

Georgian police disperse crowd protesting foreign agent law
1 year, 9 months ago

Georgian police disperse crowd protesting foreign agent law

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police in the capital of Georgia used water cannons and tear gas late Wednesday to disperse demonstrators around the parliament building protesting a draft law that they say could stifle media freedom and civil society. Lawmakers on Tuesday approved the first reading of the proposed law, which would require media and nongovernmental organizations that receive over 20% …

‘No to the Russian law’: Georgians protest ‘foreign agents’ bill
1 year, 9 months ago

‘No to the Russian law’: Georgians protest ‘foreign agents’ bill

Al Jazeera  

Police use water cannons and tear gas as thousands gather in Tbilisi in protest against a proposed foreign agents law. Police in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse crowds protesting against a proposed “foreign agents” law that is reminiscent of a Russian measure used to silence critics. Thousands gathered there for a second …

Georgians protest against draft law on media, nonprofits
1 year, 9 months ago

Georgians protest against draft law on media, nonprofits

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgian authorities used tear gas and water cannon outside the parliament building in the capital Tuesday against protesters who oppose a proposed law some see as stifling freedom of the press. The law, which has received initial approval, would require media outlets and nongovernmental organizations that receive more than 20% of their funding from foreign sources to …

‘Foreign agents’ law: Why are protests taking place in Georgia?
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Foreign agents’ law: Why are protests taking place in Georgia?

Al Jazeera  

A ‘foreign agent’ bill reminiscent of a controversial law passed in Russia has triggered protests in Tbilisi. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, for a second consecutive day to protest against a controversial “foreign agents” draft law. Critics have pointed to a similar law passed in Russia, where all organisations or individuals receiving financial …

Georgians protest ‘foreign agents’ draft law on media, nonprofits
1 year, 9 months ago

Georgians protest ‘foreign agents’ draft law on media, nonprofits

Al Jazeera  

Proposed law would require media outlets, NGOs that receive more than 20 percent of their funding from foreign sources to register as ‘agents of foreign influence’. The law, which has received initial approval, would require media outlets and NGOs that receive more than 20 percent of their funding from foreign sources to register as “agents of foreign influence”. A majority …

Protests erupt as Georgian parliament passes draft foreign agents bill
1 year, 9 months ago

Protests erupt as Georgian parliament passes draft foreign agents bill

CNN  

London CNN — Protests erupted in Tbilisi on Tuesday after Georgia’s parliament passed the first reading of a controversial draft law that would require some organizations receiving foreign funding to register as “foreign agents.” Rights groups have criticized the law as curtailing basic freedoms in the country. Protesters’ chants, with insults aimed at both Georgian politicians and Russian President Vladimir …

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