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Monday, August 18, 2025, #151 (5962)

Two Protesters Arrested on Violence Charges in Tbilisi

Police have detained protesters Tornike Toshkhua and Mindia Shervashidze on charges of group violence during a rally outside the Georgian parliament earlier this month. (more)

Civil Society Groups Express Solidarity with NGOs Targeted Under 'Foreign Agents' Law

Thirty-four Georgian civil society organizations have released a joint statement in support of non-governmental groups accused by the Anti-Corruption Bureau of violating the so-called "foreign agents registration" law. (more)

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"Tbilisi Court Sentences Activist to 4 Years and 6 Months in Prison" (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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