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Why did bill to stem 'foreign influence' trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 4, 2024
Massive demonstrations have swept through Georgia following the introduction of a controversial law, which opponents argue poses a grave risk to both media autonomy and the nation's European Union accession ambitions. The proposed legislation mandates that media outlets and non-governmental organizations, as well as other...
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Published on May 3, 2024 - 03:54
Why is Georgia gripped by protests over a 'foreign influence' bill?
In the past three weeks, tens of thousands of Georgians have rallied to protest against the reintroduction of controversial "foreign influence" that many critics have compared to repressive Russian legislation aimed at silencing dissent. On 1 May, the bill was adopted by a large majority in parliament. A third and final vote is needed for it to become law.
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