Tag: journalists

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  

Georgia

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Denmark: Denmark is concerned by reports of excessive force being used against pro-European journalists and demonstrators in Georgia  

Georgia

Watchdog: Police Targeted Journalists and Many Injured  

Georgia

Beka Liluashvili : We are not represented at the parliament. This parliament does not have the legitimacy of our country. We will take the necessary steps in regards to the mandates when and in the manner we deem necessary.  

Georgia

November 25, Challenge 11 – On the day of parliamentary session a “yellow” level of security will apply in the legislative body. Only accredited journalists from television broadcasters will be permitted into the building.  

Georgia

Office of the Ombudsman : of the 16 people arrested at the rally who were visited by representatives of the Public Defenders, 10 are alleged to be victims of improper treatment or excess force  

Georgia

Public Defender: When the Ministry of Internal Affairs began arresting participants of the Melikishvili Avenue rally, the rally was peaceful. It also met the standards of freedom of association.  

Georgia

Nika Gvaramia says that our biggest mistake was to agree to switch to an unfamiliar system during the crucial elections  

Georgia

Nika Melia explains the reason why Nika Gvaramia no longer appears with opposition leaders  

Georgia

Maka Bochorishvili, on the statement by the Helsinki Commission: These statements are needed to allow journalists to come and ask questions to create a political agenda. It is not serious if there are references to autoritarianism  

Georgia

US Department of State : Georgian government took steps to investigate officials for HR abuses but impunity was still a problem  

Georgia

“Access to Public Information in Georgia: Ombudsman Raises Concerns”