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Editorial | Only decisive action can save Georgia’s democracy

Georgia’s foreign agent law could spell the beginning of the end for Georgia’s experiment with democracy — unless decisive action is taken.

Editorial | Only decisive action can save Georgia’s democracy

By OC Media

Georgia’s foreign agent law could spell the beginning of the end for Georgia’s experiment with democracy — unless decisive action is taken.

Georgian Dream announce support for foreign agent law

Over 280 civil society and media organisations issued a joint statement warning that the law would cause ‘immeasurable harm’.

Georgian Dream announce support for foreign agent law

Over 280 civil society and media organisations issued a joint statement warning that the law would cause ‘immeasurable harm’.

Georgian president and journalists speak out against ‘Putin’s law’

The law on ‘foreign agents’ was today approved for parliamentary discussion.

Georgian president and journalists speak out against ‘Putin’s law’

The law on ‘foreign agents’ was today approved for parliamentary discussion.

Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law

US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.

Ruling party chair expresses support for Georgian foreign agent law

US authorities raised concerns that the law would be used to ‘stigmatise and silence independent voices’.

Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament

The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.

Foreign agent law to be submitted to Georgian Parliament

The law is similar to one passed in Russia, with MEP Andreus Kubilius telling OC Media it could jeopardise Georgia’s EU membership bid.

New accreditation rules threaten to ban media outlets from parliament

Media outlets could face a six-month ban from parliament for questioning MPs without their consent.

New accreditation rules threaten to ban media outlets from parliament

Media outlets could face a six-month ban from parliament for questioning MPs without their consent.

Tbilisi court reduces sentences for 2021 anti-Pride rioters

The six men were involved in the attack on TV Pirveli journalist Miranda Baghaturia and camera operator Alexandre Lashkarava.

Tbilisi court reduces sentences for 2021 anti-Pride rioters

The six men were involved in the attack on TV Pirveli journalist Miranda Baghaturia and camera operator Alexandre Lashkarava.

Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings

The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.

Georgia amends broadcast law despite media watchdog warnings

The amended law allegedly threatens government-critical broadcasters, as it widens the scope and power of a state media regulator.

Daghestan’s Chernovik newspaper ‘faces closure’ over pressure from the authorities

Chernovik’s deputy editor-in-chief told OC Media that pressure on printing houses and advertisers posed an existential threat to the paper.

Daghestan’s Chernovik newspaper ‘faces closure’ over pressure from the authorities

Chernovik’s deputy editor-in-chief told OC Media that pressure on printing houses and advertisers posed an existential threat to the paper.

Podcast | Evidence of Azerbaijani war crimes and the SSG's involvement in the abduction of Mukhtarli

OC Media's staff discuss the latest videos depicting potential Azerbaijani war crimes and recent updates on the abduction of Afgan Mukhtarli.

Podcast | Evidence of Azerbaijani war crimes and the SSG's involvement in the abduction of Mukhtarli

OC Media's staff discuss the latest videos depicting potential Azerbaijani war crimes and recent updates on the abduction of Afgan Mukhtarli.