US EditionA Russia-like crackdown in Georgia is targeting protesters, rights activists and the media
Authorities detained over 400 protesters and issued thousands of automated fines to suppress dissent after protests against halted EU accession talks, Amnesty International reported.
- Gota Chanturia has participated in protests against the Georgian government for almost a year, facing $102,000 in fines and police violence.
- Protests began in response to the Georgian government's decision to stop discussions about joining the European Union after an election alleged to be rigged.
- Human Rights Watch stated that Georgia is experiencing a "rights crisis," with increasing repression similar to that seen in Russia.
- The crackdown has intensified since late 2024, resulting in over 400 detentions, with reports of severe beatings according to Amnesty International.
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In Georgia, protesters have been gathering in front of parliament every day for almost a year, without fear of arrests and police violence...
The protests began as long marches, every night in front of Parliament, and they have not stopped, but things have only got worse in the meantime and repression has become more violent and brazen.
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Georgia uses detentions, steep fines and other harsh measures to target anti-government protests
Georgia has been facing a wave of protests against its government's repressive policies. The demonstrations began in November 2024 after the government halted talks about the South Caucasus nation of 3.7 million joining the European Union.
Georgia faces Russian-style crackdown on protesters, human rights defenders and media - APMass protests in Georgia have been ongoing for nearly a year, with arrests and fines, even on the day of local elections. The crackdown on activists, journalists and human rights defenders has drawn comparisons to Russia.
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