**Georgian Dream‘s Rule Faces International Sanctions: A Blow to Repression**
In a recent post on her X page, Georgia‘s 5th President, Salome Zurabishvili, warned that the “Georgian Dream” government is approaching international sanctions. These sanctions are now targeting judges, prosecutors, and investigators who have been used as instruments of repression.
According to Zurabishvili, collaboration with the Russian regime comes at a high cost. However, she emphasized that living with one’s conscience will cost even more. This statement suggests that the President believes the government’s actions have crossed a moral line, and international pressure is mounting.
**The Rise of Repression**
Under the “Georgian Dream” rule, there has been a growing trend of repression against those who speak out against the government or its policies. Judges, prosecutors, and investigators have been used to silence critics and opposition figures. This has led to widespread concerns about the erosion of democracy and human rights in Georgia.
**International Pressure Mounts**
As President Zurabishvili’s statement suggests, international pressure is now being applied to Georgia to address these concerns. Sanctions are a powerful tool that can be used to persuade governments to change their behavior. In this case, they seem to be targeting the “Georgian Dream” government’s use of repression as an instrument of power.
**What’s Next?**
The implications of these sanctions for the “Georgian Dream” government are significant. If implemented, they could severely limit Georgia’s ability to interact with the international community and access economic aid. This would be a major blow to the government’s ability to govern effectively and maintain its grip on power.
As President Zurabishvili noted, living with one’s conscience can be costly indeed. The “Georgian Dream” government would do well to take these warnings seriously and reconsider its policies towards opposition figures and human rights.