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Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill

Georgian politicians clashed in parliament over a controversial "foreign agents" bill, causing chaos.
The bill, opposed by Western countries, would require organizations to register as foreign agents or face fines.
Government officials met with EU, UK, and US ambassadors to discuss the bill's impact on relations.

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The Guardian

Georgian MP punches opponent in face in brawl over ‘foreign agents’ bill

Incident in which Mamuka Mdinaradze was struck by Aleko Elisashvili prompts fight between legislatorsGeorgian politicians have come to blows in parliament as ruling party legislators looked to advance a controversial bill on “foreign agents” that has been criticised by western countries and prompted protests at home.Footage broadcast on Monday on Georgian television showed Mamuka Mdinaradze, leader of the ruling Georgian Dream party’s parliament…

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Georgia politicians brawl in parliament over contentious 'foreign agents' bill

Georgian lawmakers came to blows in parliament on Monday as ruling party legislators looked set to advance a controversial bill on "foreign agents" that has been criticized by Western countries and sparked protests at home.

14 days ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law

Lawmakers in Georgia’s legislature have scuffled as the parliament started debating a divisive new law dubbed the foreign agent bill. Hours later, hundreds of people protested against the legislation outside

14 days ago·United States

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abc News

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law

Lawmakers in Georgia’s legislature have scuffled as the parliament started debating a divisive new law dubbed the foreign agent bill

14 days ago·United States

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CNN

Lawmakers brawl as parliament considers controversial bill

Lawmakers in Georgia came to blows in the country’s parliament when ruling party members tried to advance a controversial bill.

14 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Georgia lawmakers scuffle over a divisive bill that opponents say mimics Kremlin's repressive law

By SOPHIKO MEGRELIDZE Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Lawmakers in Georgia’s legislature have scuffled as the parliament started debating a divisive new law dubbed the foreign agent bill. Hours later, hundreds of people protested against the legislation outside the parliament in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. The draft — proposed by the ruling party — calls for media and non-commercial organizations to register as being under foreign …

14 days ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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