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Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials

The European Commission suspended visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials due to democratic backsliding, mass arrests, police violence, and press suppression following the 2024 elections.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
5 months ago

Georgian Police Deploy Pepper Spray, Water Cannons As Thousands Protest In Tbilisi

Thousands took to the streets following calls by opposition parties for large protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party as ballots were being cast for local elections on October 4. Their aim was to revitalize daily demonstrations that began last year following alleged violations in parliamentary elections and a subsequent government decision to halt talks on joining the European Union. Those protests have largely fizzled out in recent months.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Georgian MP who accused west of blackmail' appointed security chief as report warns of autocratic takeover

Mamuka Mdinaradze, a Georgian Dream MP critical of the West, was appointed head of Georgia's state security service amid warnings of an autocratic takeover.
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