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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
Georgian Dream decision to prevent creation of a fact-finding commission paralyzes Parliament’s work
The parliamentary majority has been trying to block the vote on the creation of a fact-finding commission in the Parliament of Georgia through procedural sabotage for the second day now. 
19.04.2023
DRI: Russian propaganda has intensified in Abkhazia after the Russian law "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" was dropped by the Parliament

Russian propaganda has been particularly intensified in the occupied territories after Georgian Dream was forced to drop the so-called Russian draft law in the background of the general public protest.

25.03.2023
DRI: Residents of the occupied territories are illegally restricted from transporting cargo through the de facto checkpoint
According to the DRI, from 2022, the population has been agreeing the transportation of cargo to Abkhazia and South Ossetia with the Office of the State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality. 
21.03.2023
DRI: Georgian Dream continues its information campaign discrediting civil society
Today's statement by Irakli Kobakhidze proves that Georgian Dream intends to make labeling the civil society as an enemy a permanent part of his political activities. 
10.03.2023