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Friday, January 24, 2025, #012 (5823)

Ex-Investment Fund Chief Accuses Ivanishvili of Political Vendetta in Court

On January 23, Tbilisi City Court held the trial of Giorgi Bachiashvili, the former head of Bidzina Ivanishvili's co-investment fund, who faces charges of misappropriating cryptocurrency and laundering illegal income. (more)

Civil Society Groups Condemn Excessive Fines as Tools of Repression in Georgia

Representatives of Georgian civil society organizations (CSOs) have criticized what they describe as the "unjustified use of sanctions" through excessive fines, calling them repressive measures aimed at silencing dissent. (more)

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"Protester Alleges Police Assault and Fabricated Arrest in Batumi" (more)

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Georgia in Turmoil: Protests, Repression, and Political Uncertainty

Amid ongoing protests in Georgia demanding new elections and analogous calls from Western allies, Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is doubling down on its position. (more)
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