Senator Shaheen condemns violence against protestors, civil society in Georgia

US Senator Jeanne Shaheen has strongly condemned the Georgian Dream government’s escalating violence against protestors, civil society, and political opposition. In a statement on X, she highlighted the recent attack on NGO Transparency International Georgia staff member and journalist Zviad Koridze as a troubling sign of continued hostility towards democratic principles.

“I condemn the Georgian Dream government’s ongoing violence against protestors, civil society, and their political opposition. The recent attack on @Transparency_GE staff member Zviad Koridze confirms continued hostility towards democratic norms and values,” Senator Shaheen wrote.