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Blacklists and restrictions on movement in Akhalgori
In late May, the de facto authorities of South Ossetia tightened restrictions imposed on Akhalgori residents. 
08.06.2021
Democracy Research Institute calls on State Inspector's Office to study events developed in the village of Sakulia

The Democracy Research Institute calls on the State Inspector’s Office to respond appropriately to the case if signs of crime are detected.

04.06.2021
DRI Statement on Sakulia incident

The Democracy Research Institute (DRI) is responding to the use of firearms and special equipment by police during the arrest of I.M., in the village of Sakulia, Tskaltubo Municipality.

 

 

02.06.2021
Ineffective investigation of Jabiev's case, restriction of the right to a lawyer and repressions in Tskhinvali
Inal Jabiev allegedly became a victim of torture and inhuman treatment that led to his death.
31.05.2021
Muhajirism without Georgian Government’s political assessment
On May 21, our Abkhaz compatriots commemorate the tragic date of the beginning of the Muhajirism of Muslim Abkhazians.
21.05.2021
29 years have passed since the tragedy of Dzari
29 years ago, a convoy traveling from South Ossetia to North Ossetia was attacked and fired by unidentified individuals in the village of Dzari in the Java district.
20.05.2021
DRI report to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

The Democracy Research Institute (DRI) has submitted a report on the humanitarian and human rights situation in the occupied territories of Georgia to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

19.05.2021
“Precision terror” in Akhalgori
The de facto authorities of South Ossetia continue to harass Georgian representatives of the education and culture spheres living in Akhalgori and to restrict their freedom of movement. 
14.05.2021
Preparations for tourist season in Abkhazia and their impact on the Gali district
Tourism accounts for a large part of Abkhazia’s own, non-subsidized revenues.
06.05.2021
DRI: Amendments to the Administrative Offences Code are repressive and reduce space for peaceful protests

The Democracy Research Institute believes that the changes to the Administrative Offences Code of Georgia are repressive and serve the sole purpose of restricting freedom of assembly and expression.

30.04.2021