Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, has called on Georgia's disputed Parliament to reject proposed legislative amendments that would further tighten restrictions on civil society organizations receiving foreign funding.
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First Vice Speaker of Georgian Dream Parliament Gia Volski has rejected criticism of proposed amendments to Georgia's Law on Grants, insisting the changes are aimed only at stopping what he called "black money," not restricting legitimate civic activity.
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"Amnesty International Warns Georgia's Draft Laws Would Criminalize Civic Activity"
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