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DRI: Violence against civilians and civil activists is normalized by the authorities
11.05.2024
Georgian Dream again plans to adopt the Russian law, which will restrict free and critical opinions in Georgia. The adoption of the bill will block the path of the people of Georgia to the European Union.
On May 10, 2024, at about 11:00 pm, dozens of representatives of special forces brutally assaulted a citizen, who was driving his car on Leonidze Street, in the presence of his family members. The special forces attacked Irakli Bintadze after he refused to give way to the bus of special forces, which was moving in the opposite direction.Amidst the protests against the Russian law, attacks on active citizens by law enforcement officers and persons dressed in plain clothes have become a daily occurrence. The Democracy Research Institute considers that the illegal violence is approved and sanctioned by the authorities, which is confirmed by the inaction of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the attempt to normalize illegal violence.
The Democracy Research Institute calls on the Ministry of Internal Affairs to return to the constitutional and legal framework and to be guided by the principles of protection of and respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms, lawfulness and political neutrality.
The case of former de facto deputies and Russian influence in Tskhinvali
The case of
former de facto deputies of South Ossetia’s de facto parliament, David Sanakoyev,
Garry Muldarov and Dzambolat Medoyev, who are appealing the decision to revoke
their citizenship of the Russian Federation, remains unresolved to date.
24.04.2026
Systematic restrictions on critical media in Georgia
To silence critical media, “Georgian Dream” tries to use financial sanctions. Following several television, online and radio broadcasters, regional media have now also been affected.
24.04.2026
Issuance of movement permits resumed in Akhalgori district
Issuance of movement permits, required for travel within and beyond Akhalgori district, has been resumed.
16.04.2026
