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Georgian PM Describes U.S.-Georgia Relations as 'Active-Negative' Amid Sanctions and Political Tensions

Georgian Dream Prime Minister and party chair Irakli Kobakhidze described the current U.S.-Georgia relationship as "active-negative," stating that it can no longer be considered "neutral" because of already-imposed and upcoming sanctions on Georgian Dream officials. (more)

Helsinki Commission Urges Portugal to Block Georgian Dream Officials from OSCE Assembly

The U.S. Helsinki Commission, backed by leading members of the United Kingdom, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, and Sweden's delegations to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), has called on Portugal to deny entry to members of Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party ahead of the 32nd Annual Session of the OSCE PA, which will be held in Porto from June 29 to July 3. (more)

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"Salome Zourabichvili Accuses Ruling Party of Political Repression" (more)

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Ongoing Political Crisis and Protest in Georgia

The political crisis in Georgia continues along with the uninterrupted protest on Rustaveli Avenue, while the fifth President Salome Zurabishvili along with a few opposition leaders and civil society representatives coordinate efforts to draw international attention. (more)
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