Georgia
Georgian Dream to restrict media coverage of court trials
The restrictions would significantly hinder journalists’ ability to report on court proceedings.
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Freedom of the Press
Azerbaijan hands down lengthy sentences to Abzas Media team
Abzas Media was one of the last independent Azerbaijan news sites operating in the country.
Georgia
Georgian Dream sues opposition TV channels for using anti-government language
The complaints are based on a law recently adopted by the ruling party.
Georgia
Georgian government opens hotline to report FARA violations
The new restrictive media law, allegedly based on the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), comes into force 1 June.
Azerbaijan’s Media Crackdown
Azerbaijani journalist Ulviyya Ali ‘threatened with rape’ by police in detention
Ulviyya Guliyeva (Ali) was detained on 6 May after covering the trial of imprisoned politician Tofig Yagublu.
Georgia
TV Pirveli journalist attacked while reporting on local politician’s resignation
This is not the first time TV Pirveli journalists have faced violence while on the job.
Georgia
Journalists rally outside Rustavi prison to mark Mzia Amaghlobeli’s birthday
The date also marked exactly four months since her arrest on charges of assaulting a police officer.
