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Georgia's President Opposes Dangerous Law Backed By Pro-Kremlin Groups

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Tbilisi, Georgia, Thursday, May 16, 2024. Zourabichvili said Thursday that a "foreign influence" bill p

Georgia's president, Salome Zurabashvili, is facing significant opposition to a controversial law that has sparked concerns among the majority of the population. The law, which is supported by the ruling group believed to have ties to the Kremlin, has raised alarm due to its resemblance to a law enacted by Russian President Putin in 2012.

The Russian law, known for its severe crackdown on civil society, has been criticized for its oppressive nature and its impact on stifling dissent. Many fear that adopting a similar law in Georgia could lead to a similar erosion of democratic freedoms and rights.

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