Recent incidents in Tskhinvali, in which physical force was used against opposition activists and journalists, demonstrate the repressive approach of the de facto government towards criticism and freedom of expression.

DRC echoes the events developed in Tbilisi and Batumi on January 11-12, 2025, when police forces arrested about 20 peaceful protesters, some of which were later released after signing the relevant document.

Mikheil Kavelashvili signed about seven laws restricting freedom of assembly and expression, right to a fair trial, inviolability of private life, personal security and non-discrimination.

On December 26, several cases of unjustified dismissal of civil servants became known to the public. 

For more than 7 years, civil activist Tamar Mearakishvili has been a victim of persecution and harassment by the de facto authorities of South Ossetia. 

In order to protect the idea of ​​the Public Broadcaster, to ensure that the broadcaster fulfills its content obligations and adequately informs the public.

On December 13, People’s Power, which is composed of openly anti-European members of Georgian Dream, stated that they were leaving the ruling team and with this step were establishing a “healthy opposition”. 

The illegitimate early presidential elections, which will be held on February 15, 2025, will be a critical moment for Badra Gunba to strengthen his political position. 

At the meeting of Abkhazia’s so-called energy security headquarters, the so-called acting prime minister, Valery Bganba, warned the population about the introduction of a special regime. 

Law enforcement officers again confronted tens of thousands of peaceful citizens gathered on Rustaveli Avenue with disproportionate force and without any legal grounds, using special equipment - gas capsules, water cannons and pepper spray.