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Thursday, October 29, 2026, #202 (6258)

Amnesty International, GYLA Warn of Impunity Over Alleged Prison Torture in Georgia

Amnesty International and the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association (GYLA) have warned that the failure to effectively investigate allegations of torture and other ill-treatment in Georgian prisons is contributing to a persistent climate of impunity. (more)

Georgian Patriarchate Seeks Talks on Gambling Law Passed by Parliament

Georgia's Orthodox Patriarchate says it was caught off guard by legislation allowing international gambling tournaments in the country and will discuss the changes with bishops before announcing its position. (more)

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"Japaridze Says Georgian Dream Seeks to Destroy Opposition Through Constitutional Court Case" (more)

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GD Seeks Constitutional Ban on Georgia's Opposition

Georgia's modern political history is entering one of its most critical and defining moments. The Constitutional Court has officially launched substantive hearings on the government's attempt to ban leading pro-Western opposition parties and declare their activities unconstitutional. (more)
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