Georgia’s parliament is set to approve a controversial “foreign agent” law, leading to widespread protests.
Critics fear the bill, dubbed the “Russia law,” could curtail civil liberties and stifle dissent.
Despite ongoing demonstrations, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is determined to pass the legislation.
The proposed law would require NGOs and independent media with significant foreign funding to register as “foreign agent” organizations and could subject them to government monitoring and hefty fines.
Protesters worry this law could suppress opposition voices and jeopardize Georgia’s aspirations to join the European Union.
The situation has drawn comparisons to authoritarian measures in Russia, raising concerns about the erosion of democracy in Georgia.
This information is from the BBC.
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