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DRI: The amendments planned to be made to the Election Code cast doubt on the Government's intention to fulfill the 12 priorities in good faith

The Parliament of Georgia supported the draft law initiated by the ruling party on making amendments to the Election Code in one reading, which changes the procedure for electing the chairman and members of the Central Election Commission.

18.05.2023
Rights situation of LGBTQ+ persons in Abkhazia
There is a prevailing opinion in the Abkhaz society that representatives of the queer community do not exist in the region. As a result, the majority of the LGBTQ+ community, fearing that they might be killed on the street because of their orientation.
18.05.2023
DRI appeals against the refusal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide information related to the March 7-8 protests
The Democracy Research Institute believes that the refusal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to provide public information violates the Constitution of Georgia and the applicable legislation, which guarantees access to public information..
15.05.2023
“Georgian Dream’s” Rhetoric is in Agreement with Pro-Russian Groups
On May 10, 2023, the President of Russia Vladimir Putin issued a decree canceling the visa regime and the ban on direct flights for Georgian citizens from May 15. 
12.05.2023
DRI: The annexation of Abkhazia will be further strengthened by the obligation to enforce the rulings of the courts of the Russian Federation
Abkhazia's de facto minister of justice Anri Bartsits signed an agreement on mutual recognition of court rulings on arbitration cases between Abkhazia and Russia. 
11.05.2023
Political Homophobia of Far-Right Groups and "Georgian Dream"

The rhetoric, which appeals to religious and national sentiments, is in full alignment with the main messages of the openly pro-Russian far-right forces operating in Georgia.

05.05.2023
Corruption in Gali – How much does freedom of movement and business cost?

It costs one hundred thousand rubles (about GEL 3,110) to falsify a document proving continuous residence in Gali.

02.05.2023
DRI launches a 24-hour hotline for those living in Abkhazia and near the dividing line

From April 20, 2023, the Democracy Research Institute starts free legal telephone consultations for people living in Abkhazia and near the dividing line. 

28.04.2023
Enhanced control in Gali and Sokhumi

As of April 2023, Abkhazia has stepped up control, especially with regard to young people.

21.04.2023