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Friday, October 24, 2025, #197 (6008)

Papuashvili: Detained Protesters Were 'Incited' by Organizers

Georgian Dream Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili said that people detained during recent protests were manipulated by both foreign and domestic organizers, and that their arrests reflect the consequences of being incited to break the law. (more)

NGOs Condemn Mass Arrests of Protesters Under Georgia's Repressive Laws

Several Georgian civil society organizations have condemned what they describe as the Georgian Dream government's use of repressive laws to detain dozens of peaceful demonstrators in recent days. (more)

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"Prosecutor's Office Arrests Associate of Former Security Chief in Ongoing Corruption Inquiry" (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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