Tag: journalists

Georgia

The European Council reiterates its “serious concern regarding the course of actions taken by the Georgian Government”  

Georgia

Alain Berset : I appealed for state agencies to refrain using excessive force, and to release all those who were detained under administrative laws – I received some promises  

Georgia

CoE’s Sec. General: GD Promised to Amend the Foreign Agents’ Act  

Georgia

The spokesperson for the CEC stated that as of 11:30, there were 170 members of electoral college participating in the presidential election  

Georgia

IPI condemns violent attacks on journalists in Georgia  

Georgia

International Watchdogs Urge EU Leaders To Act On Critical Press Freedom Situation In Georgia  

Georgia

Editors and journalists around the world show their solidarity with Georgian media  

Georgia

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Denmark: urgent international action is needed to stop brutal violence towards Georgian journalists and demonstrators. Denmark is working with partners to develop concrete measures  

Georgia

Emmanuel Macron’s Administration: Speaking with Ivanishvili the president condemned intimidation against the public, opposition and journalists, as well violence by security forces against peaceful protesters. He also called for the release detainees  

Georgia

Ombudsman : We met with 327 arrested people at the rally. Of these, 225 indicated improper treatment and 157 had physical injuries. It is unacceptable. These cases should not be investigated  

Georgia

Giorgi Kakhiani says he is confident that the visa liberalization won’t be affected by any sanctions. If someone wants to impose personal sanctions, then it’s not a problem.  

Georgia

Tamar Kordzaia : journalists are targeted for persecution – there is a so-called buffer zone where employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs beat protestors in cars  

Georgia

Vedant Patel says: “We condemn the excessive use by police force against Georgian demonstrators. We call on all parties involved to ensure that the protests are peaceful.”  

Georgia

Anders Fogh Rasmussen : The Georgian authorities’ increasing violence against participants and journalists must not be ignored  

Georgia

“Center for the Study of Democracy”, 33 journalists were physically attacked during the Rustaveli Avenue protests on November 28-29.  

Georgia

French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEFA): We are concerned by reports of repression of journalists and demonstrators – civil society needs to be protected