Georgia journalist jailed over protests against pro-Russian government deteriorates 3 weeks into hunger strike
The mother of one of Georgia's dozens of imprisoned protesters says the nation "chose Europe," but is being "taken to Russia" ...
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Georgia ramps up curbs on media, NGOs with drastic new laws
The fresh restrictions come amid a political crisis over disputed elections and the government’s reversal on its EU ...
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Hunger Strike Highlights Georgian Journalist's Plight
The jailed journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli is on a hunger strike lasting over three weeks. Arrested at an anti-government protest ...
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GYLA Turns on Ombudsman Over Mzia Amaglobeli’s Health Amid International Outcry
The GYLA notes that while “legislation establishes rules for caring for a defendant on hunger strike,” there is no clear ...
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Free Mzia and Georgia
In the face of this injustice, many governments tend to minimize the issue, pretend nothing is happening, and continue ...
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A Russia-like crackdown has jailed dozens in Georgia, with human rights groups sounding the alarm
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Jailed journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli gets weaker every day as her hunger strike has reached three weeks in Rustavi, a town near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, her lawyer ...