The News in Brief
Monday, July 29, 2024
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Opposition to File Lawsuit Against 'Foreign Agents' law in Constitutional Court of Georgia
Part of Georgia's parliamentary opposition will file a lawsuit against the "Foreign Agents" law in the Constitutional Court on July 29.
According to the United National Movement's press office, the lawsuit will be filed by UNM Chairman Tina Bokuchava and Unity-National Movement leader Tamar Kordzaia, along with other representatives of the parliamentary opposition. A total of 32 opposition MPs have signed the lawsuit.
The opposition is seeking confirmation from the Constitutional Court that the "Foreign Agents" law does not comply with Articles 22 and 78 of the Georgian Constitution. Additionally, they are requesting that the court adopts a temporary mechanism to suspend the implementation of the law until a final decision is made.
In addition to the opposition's lawsuit, two other lawsuits have already been submitted to the Constitutional Court: one by President Salome Zourabichvili and another by 121 non-governmental organizations. A fourth lawsuit is being prepared independently by Gela Mtivlishvili, the founder and editor of Mtis Ambebi.
Tbilisi Mayor Addresses Investigation into Alleged Coup and Assassination Plot
Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze responded to journalists' questions about an ongoing investigation by the State Security Service concerning a coup plot and terrorist attack preparations. Kaladze emphasized the severity of the threat, stating, "We are dealing with radicals who are ready to do anything. You can see what is happening in the world, not only inside the country but also outside. Look at the presidential candidate Trump; he was shot to death but survived - a rare outcome."
Kaladze further claimed that the "dirty power" in Georgia is funded and supported by foreign patrons. "This is the power that controls everything," he added.
The Security Service announced it is investigating allegations of a plot to murder Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chairman of the Georgian Dream party. The alleged plot is said to be organized and financed by former high-ranking officials of the Georgian government and ex-law enforcement officers in Ukraine.
The SS statement indicates that the alleged criminal actions aim to "violently overthrow the state government by creating disturbances in the country and weakening the government."
Opposition to File Lawsuit Against 'Foreign Agents' law in Constitutional Court of Georgia
According to the United National Movement's press office, the lawsuit will be filed by UNM Chairman Tina Bokuchava and Unity-National Movement leader Tamar Kordzaia, along with other representatives of the parliamentary opposition. A total of 32 opposition MPs have signed the lawsuit.
The opposition is seeking confirmation from the Constitutional Court that the "Foreign Agents" law does not comply with Articles 22 and 78 of the Georgian Constitution. Additionally, they are requesting that the court adopts a temporary mechanism to suspend the implementation of the law until a final decision is made.
In addition to the opposition's lawsuit, two other lawsuits have already been submitted to the Constitutional Court: one by President Salome Zourabichvili and another by 121 non-governmental organizations. A fourth lawsuit is being prepared independently by Gela Mtivlishvili, the founder and editor of Mtis Ambebi.
Tbilisi Mayor Addresses Investigation into Alleged Coup and Assassination Plot
Kaladze further claimed that the "dirty power" in Georgia is funded and supported by foreign patrons. "This is the power that controls everything," he added.
The Security Service announced it is investigating allegations of a plot to murder Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chairman of the Georgian Dream party. The alleged plot is said to be organized and financed by former high-ranking officials of the Georgian government and ex-law enforcement officers in Ukraine.
The SS statement indicates that the alleged criminal actions aim to "violently overthrow the state government by creating disturbances in the country and weakening the government."