Human Rights Crisis in Georgia
The Georgian government has taken a step backward on human rights, according to the Human Rights Watch report for 2025. The report says that the government adopted new laws that restrict freedom of speech and assembly.
Police violence against peaceful protesters was also a major issue. Many people were arrested and jailed without a fair trial. The government also backed away from joining the European Union, which would have required human rights reforms.
In its annual report, Human Rights Watch looked at 100 countries and found that many governments cracked down on opponents and activists. Armed groups and governments killed civilians, forced them to flee their homes, and blocked aid to those in need.
Georgia held elections in 2024 where authoritarian leaders won more power by using discriminatory language and policies.
“The government is taking the country into a repressive era,” said Hugh Williamson of Human Rights Watch. “But it’s not too late for Georgia to change course.”
The report says that several new laws in Georgia restricted freedom of speech and assembly. The ruling party also stopped efforts to join the EU until 2028, which led to widespread protests across the country.
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