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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 4 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 Georgia's Prime Minister Emphasizes Importance of Regulating Propaganda Amid Controversial Law
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Georgia's Prime Minister emphasizes the importance of regulating propaganda amid a controversial law. The United States supports Georgia's democratic future and sovereignty. President Zourabichvili vetoed the 'foreign influence' law that sparked protests, but the ruling party may override it. Critics argue the law stifles dissent and hinders EU aspirations. The government claims it promotes transparency, but the Council of Europe calls for its repeal. Prime Minister Kobakhidze stresses the need to regulate propaganda while protecting human rights. #Georgia #PropagandaLaw #Democracy...

#newstr #Georgia #ControversialLaw #Protests #ForeignInfluence #IntimidationCampaign #HumanRights #Propaganda 

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 US reaffirms support for Georgia on National Day
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On Georgia National Day, the US reaffirms support for Georgia's democratic future and sovereignty. President Zourabichvili vetoed the controversial 'foreign influence' law that sparked protests, seen as stifling dissent and hindering EU aspirations. The Georgian government argues the law promotes transparency, but the Council of Europe and EU express concerns about its impact on freedoms. Tensions remain high as the ruling party can override the veto, while the US urges Georgia to choose between Euro-Atlantic goals or a Russian model. #Georgia #Democracy #EU #Transparency...

#newstr #GeorgiaNationalDay #UsgeorgiaRelations #MediaOwnership #FreeAccessToInformation 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 4 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 US imposes visa restrictions and reviews cooperation with Georgia over 'foreign agent' bill
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The US imposes visa restrictions on Georgia and reviews cooperation due to a 'foreign agent' bill. The law, criticized for stifling freedoms, requires media organizations receiving over 20% foreign funding to register as 'pursuing the interests of a foreign power.' Protests continue as critics denounce the law as authoritarian and Russian-inspired. Georgian President vetoes the law, but ruling party can override. Council of Europe calls for repeal, EU expresses concern. Georgia claims law promotes transparency. Tensions persist with ongoing protests and clashes. #Georgia #ForeignAgentBill #Protests...

#newstr #Us #Georgia #VisaRestrictions #ForeignAgentBill #FreedomOfExpression #Ngos #Protests #Authoritarianism #Russia 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 Georgia President vetoes controversial 'Russian law' amid ongoing protests
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Georgia's President vetoes controversial 'Russian law' amid ongoing protests, as critics argue it resembles Kremlin legislation to silence opponents and hinder EU aspirations. The law requires media organizations receiving over 20% funding from abroad to register as 'pursuing the interests of a foreign power.' The ruling party has the majority to override the veto, while protesters fear it restricts press freedom and democratic rights. The EU and US express concerns about the law's impact on Georgia's integration efforts. #Georgia #Protests #PressFreedom #EU...

#newstr #Georgia #RussianLaw #Protests #FreedomOfThePress #EuropeanUnion 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 Riot police clash with protesters after Georgia parliament approves divisive bill
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Riot police clash with protesters in Georgia as parliament approves divisive bill. Critics fear it threatens democratic freedoms and Georgia's EU aspirations. Protests continue, with clashes intensifying. Concerns raised by EU and US over legislation's impact on integration efforts. #Georgia #Protests #Democracy...

#newstr #Georgia #Protests #Bill #EuropeanUnion #Russia 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 50,000 Protest Georgia's Foreign Agent Bill as US Raises Concerns About 'Kremlin-like' Legislation
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Around 50,000 people protest Georgia's foreign agent bill, sparking political upheaval and concerns from the EU and US. The bill would require organizations receiving over 20% of funding from overseas to register as foreign agents. The US warns of a "Kremlin-like" legislation and urges Georgia to choose between Euro-Atlantic goals or a Russian model. Protests continue to block central Tbilisi nightly. #Georgia #ForeignAgentBill #Protests #EU #US...

#newstr #Georgia #Protests #ForeignAgentBill #Us #EuropeanUnion #RulingParty #OppositionGroups 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 U.S. Expresses Deep Alarm Over Georgia's Foreign Agent Bill Amid Political Crisis
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The United States expresses deep alarm over Georgia's foreign agent bill, urging support for Euro-Atlantic aspirations. The bill, which requires organizations receiving over 20% of funding from abroad to register as foreign agents, sparks a political crisis. The EU warns it could hinder integration efforts. Georgian Prime Minister rejects criticism, highlighting strong institutions protecting national interests. Bipartisan group of US senators expresses concern, warning of a shift in US policy if the law passes. Poverty rate in Georgia halved since 2012, with economic growth expected to decrease it further. Excessive force used against protesters, UN rights chief urges withdrawal of the bill. #Georgia #ForeignAgentBill #PoliticalCrisis #US #EU #Poverty #Protests #HumanRights...

#newstr #Georgia #ForeignAgentBill #DemocraticBacksliding #EuroatlanticAspirations #RulingParty #OppositionGroups #EuropeanUnion #UsNationalSecurityAdvisor #GeorgianDream 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 UN Rights Chief Urges Georgia to Withdraw 'Foreign Influence' Bill Amid Protests
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UN rights chief urges Georgia to withdraw controversial 'foreign agents' bill that has sparked protests. The bill would require media and NGOs receiving over 20% of funding from abroad to register as 'organizations acting in the interest of a foreign power'. Concerns raised about freedom of speech and Georgia's European future. #HumanRights #FreedomOfSpeech #Georgia...

#newstr #Georgia #Un #ForeignInfluence #Protests 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 UN Human Rights Chief Urges Georgia to Withdraw 'Foreign Agents' Bill Amid Protests
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UN Human Rights Chief urges Georgia to withdraw controversial 'foreign agents' bill amid protests. US senators express concern over the law, warning it could undermine Georgia's European future. Poverty rate in Georgia has halved since 2012, but citizens continue to protest against the law. Police use excessive force against peaceful protesters. UN, US, and EU express concern about the bill's impact on freedom of speech. Georgian President vows to veto the law if adopted. #Georgia #ForeignAgentsBill #HumanRights #Protests...

#newstr #Georgia #ForeignAgentsBill #Protests #HumanRights #CivilSociety #Journalists #LawEnforcement #UsGovernment #EuropeanUnion #GeorgianDreamParty 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 Police Crackdown on Peaceful Protesters Against Georgia's Foreign Agent Law
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Police crackdown on peaceful protesters in Georgia opposing the Foreign Agent Law. Georgian Prime Minister emphasizes strong institutions protecting national interests, but bipartisan group of US senators express concern over the law, warning it undermines Georgia's European future. Poverty rate in Georgia has halved since 2012, but police use excessive force against protesters. Law passed in second reading, more citizens expected to join protests. #Georgia #ForeignAgentLaw #Protests #HumanRights...

#newstr #Georgia #ForeignAgentLaw #Protest #PoliceCrackdown 

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US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign... | 5 months ago (raw) | full thread | reply | flag 
 US Senators Express Concern Over Georgia's Foreign Agent Law
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US senators express concern over Georgia's foreign agent law, warning that it undermines Georgia's European future and relations with the US. The law would require organizations receiving over 20% of funding from foreign sources to register as foreign agents, potentially silencing freedom of speech. The poverty rate in Georgia has halved since 2012, with economic growth expected to further decrease it. The government's main task is to eradicate poverty and unemployment. #Georgia #ForeignAgentLaw #Democracy #EconomicGrowth...

#newstr #Georgia #ForeignAgentLaw #UsSenators #UsgeorgiaRelations 

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