Andreas Oetker-Kast

Georgia: RSF condemns the sentencing of Mzia Amaghlobeli to two years in prison following a biased trial marred by irregularities On 6 August, Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, co-founder of the independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, was sentenced to two years in prison following an unfair trial marked by numero...

Thank you @rsf.org

For those who don’t know Mzia Amaglobeli is a political prisoner, prominent Georgian journalist, founder of free media and media manager.

Mzia was honored with the World Press Freedom Hero Award, Zakharov prize and many more during last year.

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456th day of protest in Georgia.

Monstrous costumes and cracking whips — the Georgian village preserving the spirit of Berikaoba The centuries-old tradition of Berikaoba, a special masquerade to invoke spring, is now only found in a few villages in western Kakheti.

The centuries-old tradition of Berikaoba, a special masquerade to invoke spring, is now only found in a few villages in western Kakheti.

'We won't accept occupation' - on Day 455 of non-stop rallies, protesters marched in Georgian capital to mark Day of Soviet Occupation, falling on the 105th anniversary of Red Army's capture of Tbilisi.
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Independent and critical media in #Georgia have one of the last remaining means of survival and it is crowdfunding and small donations. Now even this has become a problem. This clearly illustrates the absurdity of the repressive laws and their real purpose.
#RepressionsInGeorgia

Dismantling the most renowned and internationally successful university in Georgia. Sadly, it was long expected. Critical thinking, research, and teaching is no longer welcome.

Unconstitutional Assault Strips Universities of Core Faculties Starting 2026, most programs and faculties will be cut or reassigned, with Ilia State University effectively dismantled and GTU reduced to technical disciplines.

#TerrorInGeorgia #Georgia #EU
Unconstitutional Assault Strips Universities of Core Faculties
Starting 2026, most programs and faculties will be cut or reassigned, with Ilia State University effectively dismantled and GTU reduced to technical disciplines.
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The OSCE Moscow Mechanism expert mission on Georgia began work on February 11, two weeks after 24 countries invoked it over Georgia’s “deteriorating human rights situation.”

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Talk Georgia with Giorgi Rukhadze – Episode 3. Guest: Levan Tsutskiridze YouTube video by Talk Georgia

This episode was recorded and aired last May, but it remains as relevant as ever. Catch up with Freedom Square leader Levan Tsutskiridze as he discusses Georgian politics and more. youtu.be/Vql9cv2g4U0

🇬🇪 ... not a "former Soviet republic" ...

🇬🇪 ... @terjehelland.bsky.social: "Western governments now have a choice. Either respond with real political and economic consequences, or accept responsibility for enabling the criminalization of opposition in Georgia. Statements of concern are no longer enough. " #GeorgiaProtests

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Bank accounts seized from over 12 Georgian protesters The seizures relate to unpaid fines for blocking the road during protests.

At least 12 Georgian protesters with unpaid fines accrued from blocking the road during demonstrations have had their bank accounts seized. Some of those impacted said they were not informed about the fines, most of which are dated back to around a year ago.

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Georgian authorities announced sweeping new amendments targeting critics. The law dramatically expands the definition of grants, increases government control over funding, introduces long prison sentences, and imposes eight-year bans from politics.

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1/ We’ll show you the videos that have led Georgian citizens to face up to 15 days in detention. The MIA has charged up to 30 activists for standing on the pavement. Courts have already ruled in 10 cases, finding all guilty - five sentenced to detention.

GD Announces New Restrictions on Receiving Grants, Party Membership, ‘External Lobbying’ - Civil Georgia The ruling Georgian Dream party has announced a series of legislative amendments that would impose f

New restrictions and penalties on recipients of grants and foreign funding planned ...

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Opinion | Georgia’s regime has given critics a choice: prison or exile A new draconian legislative package that vaguely defines a ‘foreign grant’ is placing anyone tangentially related to politics at risk of imprisonment.

A choice between prison or exile ...

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🇬🇪 is no longer a democracy - good thread by @terjehelland.bsky.social

Have we lost Georgia already?

March for Mzia Amaglobeli - 411th day of protest in Tbilisi.

One Year After Arrest, Diplomatic Missions Reiterate Call to Free Mzia Amaghlobeli - Civil Georgia On the one-year anniversary of the arrest of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, 24 diplomatic missions in

On the one-year anniversary of the arrest of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, 24 diplomatic missions in Georgia reiterated in a joint statement their call for her “immediate release.”

One year passed since the arrest of journalist and founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti Mzia Amaglobeli. Journalists held a demo outside Rustavi womens' prison in her support.

Terje Helland on X: "🇬🇪Georgia has 20% of its territory occupied by Russia. No formal diplomatic ties with Moscow. Yet Georgian territory is being used to funnel support to Iran’s regime. This is the true face of Georgian Dream: illegitimate rulers aligning, in practice, with Moscow and Tehran." / X 🇬🇪Georgia has 20% of its territory occupied by Russia. No formal diplomatic ties with Moscow. Yet Georgian territory is being used to funnel support to Iran’s regime. This is the true face of Georgian Dream: illegitimate rulers aligning, in practice, with Moscow and Tehran.

At this time, the Georgian regime is allowing Russia to use Georgian airspace and logistics corridors to support Iran during a regional crisis.
A country with 20% of its territory occupied by Russia is now facilitating Moscow’s support to Tehran.
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#GeorgiaProtests Day 400! 🇬🇪🇪🇺

Year of Descent and Endurance: 2025 in Georgia - Civil Georgia Like last year, on December 31, 2025, Georgian protesters will be gathering at their usual spot - Tb

A year shaped by repression and resistance, worsening relations with the West, and the Georgian Dream's war on itself - read our year in review:

Protesters met New Year and 400th day of the protest outside the parliament, while some family members of imprisoned protesters went to Gldani prison to congratulate their loved ones.

#GeorgiaProtests starter pack:

#GeorgiaProtests Day 398 🇬🇪🇪🇺

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