News
DRI: The use of water cannon and tear gas is an illegal, unjustified and disproportionate measure
The Democracy Research Institute responds to the mobilization of an inadequately large number of special forces by the Ministry of Internal Affairs against demonstrators gathered in front of the Central Election Commission on November 8.
08.11.2020
DRI: Non-transparent and unsubstantiated consideration of complaints further reduces the critically low trust in the parliamentary election results
The Democracy Research Institute is responding to the tensions in Saburtalo, Vake, Didube-Chughureti, Isani, Samgori, Gldani, Samtredia, Telavi, Batumi and Tskaltubo constituencies on the night of November 4-5 and calls on the authorities to immediately refuse the vicious practice of violence against representatives of the opposition parties.
05.11.2020
DRI: Participation of Religious Organizations and Specific Clergy in Pre-Election Campaign is Noticeable

The Democracy Research Institute has been monitoring the participation of religious organizations and clergy in the pre-election campaign since October 15, 2020.

 

30.10.2020
The de facto authorities of Tskhinvali pursue policy of intimidation against Akhalgori population

The de facto authorities of South Ossetia try to intimidate the local population with arrests and various charges in order to achieve more obedience.

29.10.2020
DRI: Akhalgori is being left without local population

Akhalgori is in danger of being left without the local population. The reason for the above is the new policy of the de facto authorities.

21.10.2020
DRI: Removal of activists' tents represents unjustified interference with demonstrators’ rights

Monitors of the Democracy Research Institute observed a rally held by members of the Giorgi Vashadze - Strategy Builder Party on October 5.

06.10.2020
DRI: Distance learning increases the threat of cyberbullying

Distance learning has made the threat of cyberbullying even greater, especially under circumstances when the state has not yet taken necessary measures to prevent or respond to cyberbullying.

 

01.10.2020
DRI condemns violence against journalists in Marneuli and calls for objectively investigation
The Democracy Research Institute condemns the physical abuse of journalists and cameramen that took place in Marneuli on September 29, as a result of which, their health and equipment were damaged.
30.09.2020
DRI: The authorities fail to properly assess the threat created by the strengthening of ultranationalist groups

The number of members of ultranationalist groups is growing day by day, which makes the threat posed by the strengthening of extremist forces real in the country.

28.09.2020
Attacking the Public Defender has become a habit for government officials
The signatory organizations, wish express our extreme concern over the yet another attack on Nino Lomjaria, Public Defender of Georgia, by Irakli Kobakhidze, Executive Secretary of the ruling party, the Georgian Dream.
28.09.2020