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Friday, August 8, 2025, #145 (5956)

Georgia Marks 17 Years Since August 2008 War Amid Continued Occupation

Seventeen years after the 2008 conflict between Russia and Georgia, the country continues to grapple with the consequences of war as 20 percent of its territory remains under Russian occupation. (more)

Activist Nino Datashvili Condemns Forced Psychiatric Exam in Court Statement

Activist and civic education teacher Nino Datashvili, who was arrested in June on charges of assaulting a bailiff, criticized the authorities in court for ordering a forced psychiatric evaluation, calling it political repression. (more)

The News in Brief

"U.S. Condemns Sentencing of Mzia Amaglobeli, Warns of Escalating Repression in Georgia" (more)

Opinion & Analysis

Eight Opposition Parties Don't Recognise Local Elections as Legitimate, Refuse to Participate

Boycott or participate in local elections? This question has fractured Georgia's pro-Western opposition forces. Eight opposition parties have announced they will not take part in the local self-government elections scheduled for October 4. (more)
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