Non-governmental Organizations: The government is using new forms to terrorize participants in the action – illegal detention, forced transportation of citizens for interrogation are violations of the constitution  

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**Police Terror Against Protesters in Georgia**

Non-governmental organizations in Georgia are sounding the alarm about police behavior during recent . They claim that the are using new forms of intimidation against citizens.

According to the NGOs, police are violating procedural laws and citizens’ . Here’s what they’re saying:

* Police officers go to the homes of protesters and their family members, claiming they want to surrender them to the agency.
* They then forcibly take the citizens away without a reason or explanation.
* Interrogations are conducted under compulsion, and lawyers are not allowed to represent the detainees.

The NGOs point out that this behavior is in direct violation of Georgia’s Constitution and legislation. The Code of Criminal Procedure clearly states that police must explain that an interview is voluntary and that the person being interviewed has the right to a lawyer.

**Signed by Several Organizations**

This statement was signed by several prominent NGOs, including:

1. Association of Young Lawyers of Georgia
2. Civil Society Foundation
. International – Georgia
4. Supporting group of women’s initiatives
5. Rights Georgia
6. Democracy Institute
7. Democratic Initiative of Georgia
8. of Rights Defenders – Human Rights Center
9. International Society for Elections and Democracy
10. Partnership for Human Rights
11. Center for Social Justice

The NGOs are calling the government to stop this behavior immediately, citing it as a gross violation of human rights.

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