Georgian Dream adopted the Russian law, which restricts free and critical opinions in Georgia. The adoption of the bill blocks the path of the people of Georgia to the European Union.
On June 6, the Democracy Research
Institute held a discussion on the topic: Who is afraid of democracy in Sokhumi
and Tbilisi? The theme discussed at the event was the influence of the "Russian
law" on Tbilisi and Sokhumi and the existing challenges.
Speakers of the discussion were: Ivane
Abramishvili from the Caucasian House, who spoke about the possible influence
of the Russian law and the transformation of conflicts; Mikheil Jakhua from the
Peace Development Center, who spoke about the negative consequences of the
Russian law in Abkhazia; Tamar Khidasheli from the Democracy Research
Institute, who introduced the discussion participants to the interrelation
between Georgia's EU candidacy status and the Russian law. The discussion was
moderated by journalist Zviad Koridze.
The cycle of discussions will continue
for a month.
The supporter of the discussions is the
South Caucasus Office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.
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.
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.
Issuance of movement permits, required for travel within and beyond Akhalgori district, has been resumed.
