Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill

[ad_1] Protesters are angry at government efforts to pass a law against ‘foreign agents’ which mirrors repressive Russian legislation.Thousands of Georgians have joined new protests in Tbilisi against a Russian-styled “foreign agents” bill, as the government insisted it would push...

‘No to the Russian law!’ Georgia protesters demand a ‘European future’

[ad_1] Tbilisi, Georgia – Crowds of protesters have been braving tear gas and plastic bullets for more than two weeks in protest against the Georgian government’s draft law targeting civil society. The new law would require non-profit entities (NGOs and...

Photos: Protests in Georgia as Parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill

[ad_1] Georgia’s Parliament moved a step closer to passing a bill that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s European Union membership bid, as police used water cannon, tear gas and pepper spray against tens of thousands of...

Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill

[ad_1] The crackdown in Tbilisi comes after lawmakers debated a controversial bill on foreign funding. Police in Georgia have used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters as thousands rallied outside parliament in Tbilisi for a third week to oppose...

Will bill to regulate foreign influence in Georgia derail its EU bid?

[ad_1] There are widespread protests against legislation that aims to curb foreign funding of nongovernmental organisations.Georgia is at a political crossroads amid widespread anger on the streets over a bill that seeks to curb foreign funding of nongovernmental organisations. Prime...

Photos: Georgians ‘March for Europe’ in protest against controversial bill

[ad_1] Huge crowds have rallied in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi calling for the country to pursue a course of Western orientation in response to a draconian bill seen as influenced by Russia. About 20,000 people joined the “March for Europe” on...

Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it

[ad_1] The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year.The Georgian parliament has advanced a controversial “foreign influence” bill through its first reading, as thousands joined a third day of anti-government...

Photos: Thousands protest in Georgia over contentious ‘foreign agents’ bill

[ad_1] Thousands of Georgians took to the streets in protest and politicians came to blows in parliament as governing party legislators gave the initial go-ahead for debate on a bill on “foreign agents” that has been criticised by Western and...

Controversial law sparks fight in Georgian parliament

[ad_1] NewsFeedPunches were thrown and fights spilled into the hallways of parliament in Tblisi, Georgia on Monday during discussions about a controversial new law. The proposed bill, denouced as being ‘the Russian law’ would require organisations to register as ‘foreign...

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill

[ad_1] Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.Lawmakers in Georgia have come to blows inside parliament as ruling party legislators appeared likely to advance a bill on “foreign agents” that...
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