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Irakli METREVELI

Georgia Signs 'Foreign Influence' Bill Into Law

Critics have rallied against the 'foreign influence' law for weeks (Credit: AFP)

Georgia signed controversial "foreign influence" legislation into law on Monday, prompting its pro-European opposition to vow far-reaching political reforms if they win October's elections.

The law, which critics say is modelled on Russian legislation used to stifle dissent, has triggered weeks of daily protests in the capital Tbilisi and condemnation from Georgia's Western partners.

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