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The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024

Georgian lawmakers approve 'foreign agents' bill, as country braces for more protests

The bill faces a likely veto from Georgia's president, which parliament can override. Protesters who oppose the measure say it is modeled on a Russian law used to clamp down on dissent.

WEKU · May 13, 2024

Threats against NGO leaders multiply as Georgia green lights ‘Russian law’ for final vote

A decisive vote on Tuesday could see the final adoption of a law, dubbed the “Russian law” by critics, that targets civil society organisations and independent media in Georgia that receive foreign funding. For ten days now, the pro-Russian government in power in Tbilisi has made no secret of its…

France 24 · May 13, 2024

‘No to the Russian law!’ Georgia protesters demand a ‘European future’

Violence has rocked Tbilisi as angry citizens fear Georgia will fall into ‘enemy hands’.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2024

Georgian Protesters Defy Government In Fight For European Future

Georgians protest 'foreign agent' law in Tbilisi, fearing impact on EU bid and ties with Russia. Protests intensify amid police crackdown and anti-Western ...

Top News · May 4, 2024

Georgia Parliament Approves Controversial Media Law Amid Protests

Georgia's Parliament faces backlash over a bill restricting media freedom, sparking protests and EU concerns.

Top News · May 2, 2024

Georgia condemned for crackdown on protesters opposing ‘foreign agents’ bill

EU leads calls for halt to escalating violence after police use water cannon, teargas and stun grenades against demonstrators

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024

Thousands protest as Georgia parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill

Lawmakers vote 83 to 23 to adopt the bill in a second reading, despite three weeks of anti-government protests.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024

Georgian police fire teargas as huge ‘foreign agents’ bill protests rock Tbilisi – as it happened

Masked police also used water cannon and stun grenades against rally protesting over legislation viewed as authoritarian and Russian-inspired

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024

Georgia Pro-EU Protesters Erect Barricades Outside Parliament After Crackdown

Pro-EU demonstrators in Georgia built barricades outside parliament on Wednesday after police used tear gas and rubber bullets against thousands of protesters rallying for a third week against a controversial "foreign influence" bill, an AFP reporter saw.

International Business Times · May 1, 2024