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US Imposes Visa Restrictions Over Georgia 'Foreign Agent' Bill

Blinken testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington

The United States has taken action against Georgia by imposing visa restrictions and initiating a comprehensive review in response to the country's controversial 'foreign agent' bill. This move comes as a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.

The US government's decision to impose visa restrictions on Georgia is a direct response to the passage of the 'foreign agent' bill, which has raised concerns about potential restrictions on media freedom and civil society in the country. The bill requires non-governmental organizations that receive foreign funding to register as 'foreign agents,' a move that has been criticized by human rights organizations and international observers.

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