Freedom of Expression
Georgian satirical show put on hold ‘after mocking speaker of parliament’
On 7 October, the Georgian TV channel Imedi didn’t air its regular Sunday night political satire show Vasmedia, citing an open-dated ‘change of format’ as the reason. The decision followed the latest episode of the show, where the anchor and comedian Vasiko Odishvili mocked Georgian Parliament Speaker Irakli Kobakhidze. Speaking to Georgian magazine Liberali, the production team denied allegations that the ‘temporary’ cancellation was related to comedian targeting Kobakhidze. Odishvili mo
