The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe on March 26 adopted a critical resolution on Georgia. The opposition has speculated that on April 7, the CoE may take a decisive step and expel Georgia from its ranks. The rulin...
The families of individuals detained during recent protests in Georgia have announced the launch of a nationwide resistance movement, pledging to fight political repression and authoritarian rule. “Our children, siblings, and friends are prisoners o...
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has voiced serious concerns over Georgia’s newly adopted Foreign Agents Registration Act, warning that the law could have a negative impact on civil society and human rights defende...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia could agree to a full ceasefire without additional conditions, but achieving this would require increased pressure from the United States. “Ukraine has demonstrated—and everyone emphasizes t...
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has warned of increasing authoritarianism in Georgia, saying recent developments are leading to more repression and the elimination of civic space. ”More negative developments towards consolidating authoritar...
Former Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Okruashvili strongly criticized the Temporary Investigative Commission after his questioning by the magistrate judge, declaring that neither the commission nor the parliament truly exists. “I outgrew the age f...
Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Levan Mgaloblishvili, met with Zhou Qian, China’s Ambassador to Georgia, for an introductory meeting. As part of the visit, Mgaloblishvili showcased artworks by displaced Abkhazian a...
Members of the US Helsinki Commission have voiced concerns over the Georgian government’s decision to award the construction rights for the Anaklia Deep Sea Port in the country’s west to a Chinese consortium. The commission warned that the project wo...
The European Union on Wednesday strongly criticized Georgia’s recent legislative actions, warning that they endanger democratic principles and could derail the country’s EU aspirations. In a joint statement, High Representative and Vice-President Ka...
The UK Foreign Office has updated its sanctions list, adding 13 new individuals since April 2. Among those targeted were senior members of Georgia’s judiciary, accused of involvement in corrupt activities. The latest measures seek to freeze the asse...
