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MEP MaΕ‚gorzata Gosiewska about the situation in #Georgia and Mzia Amaglobeli | αƒ›αƒ–αƒ˜αƒ αƒαƒ›αƒαƒ¦αƒšαƒαƒ‘αƒ”αƒšαƒ˜ during the debate in European Parliament, where the situation of the Georgian media - and Mzia Amaglobeli’s case in particular - was addressed. #FreeMzia #RepressionInGeorgia #GeorgiaProtests

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πŸ—£οΈβ€œMedia freedom is not a luxury, it is a democratic necessity; it shines the light where corruption and autocracy hide - and that is precisely why Georgian authorities have imprisoned Mzia Amaglobeli, one of the country’s most respected journalists, for 150 days now,”– MEP

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πŸ—£οΈβ€œThe idea of the outside enemy is one of the favorite themes of the authoritarian regime. This infantile children’s story is something has been said in Georgia in the name of β€˜deep state’. Anything that annoys the government is a β€˜deep state’ - it could be a student’s Tweet or

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πŸ—£οΈβ€œMedia freedom is also under grave threat. Independent media representatives are being targeted simply for reporting the truth and giving voice to the voiceless. Mzia Amaglobeli | αƒ›αƒ–αƒ˜αƒ αƒαƒ›αƒαƒ¦αƒšαƒαƒ‘αƒ”αƒšαƒ˜ is a one such journalist imprisoned for her commitment to truth and justice. Her case is emblematic of

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πŸ“’European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Media Freedom in #Georgia, Demands Release of Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli πŸ’’On June 19, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on #media freedom in Georgia, with a strong focus on the case of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli | αƒ›αƒ–αƒ˜αƒ αƒαƒ›αƒαƒ¦αƒšαƒαƒ‘αƒ”αƒšαƒ˜. Amaglobeli,

πŸ“’European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Media Freedom in #Georgia, Demands Release of Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

πŸ’’On June 19, the <a href="/Europarl_EN/">European Parliament</a> adopted a resolution on #media freedom in Georgia, with a strong focus on the case of journalist <a href="/MAmaghlobeli/">Mzia Amaglobeli | αƒ›αƒ–αƒ˜αƒ αƒαƒ›αƒαƒ¦αƒšαƒαƒ‘αƒ”αƒšαƒ˜</a>. Amaglobeli,
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πŸ“’β€œSolidarity with the Media” - read the sign 19yo Saba Jikia held in court today. In a message to his friends, Saba wrote: β€œWe won’t break. I am in good spirits. I am ready.” The young prisoner of conscience, arrested during the #GeorgiaProtests, faces 4 to 7 years in prison.

πŸ“’β€œSolidarity with the Media” - read the sign 19yo Saba Jikia held in court today.

In a message to his friends, Saba wrote: β€œWe won’t break. I am in good spirits. I am ready.”

The young prisoner of conscience, arrested during the #GeorgiaProtests, faces 4 to 7 years in prison.
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βš–οΈ Judge Shota Siradze of the Kutaisi Court of Appeals has rejected Mzia Amaglobeli’s appeal and upheld the previous decision: a GEL 2,000 fine under Article 173 of the Administrative Offenses Code. This, despite the defense team presenting clear evidence that discredits the

βš–οΈ Judge Shota Siradze of the Kutaisi Court of Appeals has rejected Mzia Amaglobeli’s appeal and upheld the previous decision: a GEL 2,000 fine under Article 173 of the Administrative Offenses Code.

This, despite the defense team presenting clear evidence that discredits the
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πŸ—£οΈ "I think that Mzia has become a symbol of journalistic courage, and we are all shocked by the disproportionality of her case”, Interview with the #EU Ambassador to #Georgia, Pawel HerczyΕ„ski. EU Delegation Georgia πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί. #FreeMzia #RepressionInGeorgia

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Although the defense didn't agree with the prosecution’s position, Nino Datashvili’s lawyer offered to pay a 20K GEL bail and suggested additional measures, including surrendering her passport and periodically reporting to the police station. The court didn't accept the motion

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πŸ—£οΈβ€œShort time ago the U.S. military carried out massive procession strikes on three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan,” the U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in #Iran.

πŸ—£οΈβ€œShort time ago the U.S. military carried out massive procession strikes on three key nuclear facilities in the Iranian regime - Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan,” the U.S. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes in #Iran.
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πŸ”΄β€œDeath to the U.S.! Death to Israel!” - were the chants heard by Georgian Dream’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze at #Iran’s presidential inauguration last summer. Back in #Georgia, he offered no explanation for standing alongside Hamas leaders and others openly attacking πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺ’s key allies

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πŸ”΄ Judge Jvabe Nachkebia sentenced one of the opposition leaders Zurab Girchi Japaridze to 7 months in prison and barred him from holding public office for 2 years for refusing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani Commission.” The verdict was announced on June 23; Japaridze and his

πŸ”΄ Judge Jvabe Nachkebia sentenced one of the opposition leaders <a href="/Zuraja/">Zurab Girchi Japaridze</a> to 7 months in prison and barred him from holding public office for 2 years for refusing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani Commission.” The verdict was announced on June 23; Japaridze and his
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πŸ”΄ Judge Zviad Sharadze has sentenced one of the opposition leaders Mamuka Khazaradze to 8 months in prison. He announced the verdict without any attendees present in the courtroom. 🚩 Mamuka Khazaradze was also charged for failing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani

πŸ”΄ Judge Zviad Sharadze has sentenced one of the opposition leaders Mamuka Khazaradze to 8 months in prison. He announced the verdict without any attendees present in the courtroom.

🚩 <a href="/M_Khazaradze/">Mamuka Khazaradze</a> was also charged for failing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani
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πŸ”΄ Judge Zviad Sharadze has also sentenced another opposition leader Badri Japaridze to 8 months in prison. Japaridze was also charged for failing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani Commission”. Today, @Kobakhidze said: β€œthey don’t recognize (the legitimacy of the

πŸ”΄ Judge Zviad Sharadze has also sentenced another opposition leader Badri Japaridze to 8 months in prison.

Japaridze was also charged for failing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani Commission”. 

Today, @Kobakhidze said: β€œthey don’t recognize (the legitimacy of the
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πŸŸ₯HOW TO BAN OPPOSITION - #RepressionInGeorgia Police have arrested two opposition leaders from the Lelo For Georgia - Badri Japaridze and Mamuka Khazaradze. Both were sentenced to eight months in prison for failing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani Commission.” Today,

πŸŸ₯HOW TO BAN OPPOSITION - #RepressionInGeorgia

Police have arrested two opposition leaders from the <a href="/LeloForGeorgia/">Lelo For Georgia</a> - <a href="/badri_japaridze/">Badri Japaridze</a> and <a href="/M_Khazaradze/">Mamuka Khazaradze</a>. Both were sentenced to eight months in prison for failing to appear before the so-called β€œTsulukiani Commission.”

Today,
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Georgian Dream is fast-tracking changes to the "Law on Freedom of Speech and Expression". The amendments shift the burden of proof in defamation cases onto the defendant and scrap protections that favored free speech in cases of doubt. #RepressionInGeorgia netgazeti.ge/news/777843

Georgian Dream is fast-tracking changes to the "Law on Freedom of Speech and Expression". The amendments shift the burden of proof in defamation cases onto the defendant and scrap protections that favored free speech in cases of doubt.
#RepressionInGeorgia
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🚨GD is fast-tracking a bill banning media from filming or recording in court buildings and yards. Only the Public Broadcaster will be allowed to record hearings. The law also allows confiscation of personal devices like phones. Expected to pass this week. netgazeti.ge/news/777864/

🚨GD is fast-tracking a bill banning media from filming or recording in court buildings and yards. Only the Public Broadcaster will be allowed to record hearings. The law also allows confiscation of personal devices like phones. Expected to pass this week.
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πŸŸ₯On June 23, journalist and founding CEO of Batumelebi and Netgazeti, Mzia Amaglobeli, was once again denied release from pretrial detention. Judge Nino Sakhelashvili cited a 'high risk of reoffending' as the justification for the continued detention. The court disregarded

πŸŸ₯On June 23, journalist and founding CEO of Batumelebi and <a href="/netgazeti/">Netgazeti</a>, Mzia Amaglobeli, was once again denied release from pretrial detention. 

Judge Nino Sakhelashvili cited a 'high risk of reoffending' as the justification for the continued detention. 

The court disregarded
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🚨 Poet Zviad Ratiani was detained on June 23 at the #GeorgiaProtests. ⭕️ Police confirmed criminal charges. πŸ’’ His lawyer didn’t know his whereabouts for 2 hours. ❌ He’s accused under Article 353ΒΉ - attacking a police officer - which carries 4 to 7 years in prison.