**Journalists Fined for Covering Protests in Georgia**
Since protests started on November 28, 17 journalists have been fined GEL 5,000 (about USD 1,800) each for blocking roads during the rallies. The Center for Media, Information and Social Studies (CMIS) is monitoring the situation of the press amid the ongoing resistance.
**Journalists Targeted**
According to CMIS, a total of 124 cases have been collected where 147 journalists, photographers, and cameramen became “targets of repression” while carrying out their professional duties or in connection with the rallies. Among them, 24 reporters were injured, fined, prosecuted, or had their equipment damaged more than once.
**Government Using Fines to Suppress Protests**
The Georgian Dream government is using administrative fines to suppress ongoing protests, as per watchdogs. The amount of fines imposed on protesters since November 28 has reached USD 750,000, raising alarm over what it called a “serious violation” of freedom of assembly.
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