**US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Georgian Officials**
The US Department of State has announced new measures to punish those who undermine democracy in Georgia. The action affects around 20 individuals, including government ministers and parliamentarians.
These individuals will no longer be able to get visas to enter the United States. The move is part of a broader effort by the US to hold accountable those responsible for violence against Georgian citizens.
The US has been critical of the Georgian Dream party, which it says is behind the violence. The party’s actions have turned away from Georgia’s future in the Euro-Atlantic community, which is what most Georgians want.
**US Stands Firm Against Violence**
The State Department said that the US strongly condemns the Georgian Dream party’s “brutal and unjustified” violence against protesters, journalists, human rights activists, and opposition figures. The US is committed to seeing that senior officials who undermine democracy are held accountable.
This latest action builds on previous measures taken by the US, including sanctions imposed on over 100 individuals affiliated with the Georgian Dream party and their family members. Additional sanctions are underway to punish those who undermine democracy in Georgia.
**US Resolve**
The Department of State’s actions demonstrate the US resolve to protect democracy and human rights in Georgia. The move is pursuant to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which was announced by Secretary Blinken in May 2024.
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