“On February 3,the Georgian Dream’s parliament began discussing authoritarian regulations aimed at restricting freedom of assembly and expression.These changes threaten fundamental human rights and serve to suppress ongoing protests and intimidate demonstrators...”— @transparencyge.bsky.social
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🔹 Key changes and their impact on citizens' rights:
📌 60-day imprisonment for criticizing the government on social media
📌 60-day imprisonment and a 6,000 GEL fine for "insulting" political figures
📌 Up to 3 years in prison for calls to violence…
📌 Severe restrictions on protests – banning demonstrations in closed spaces without permission
📌 Expanded police powers – personal searches without witnesses
📌 Ban on temporary structures (tents, stages) at protests…
📌 Anyone involved in organizing protests could be considered an official organizer
📌 Mandatory notification for spontaneous gatherings
📌 Up to 6 years in prison for threats against political figures…
…Read more: https://transparency.ge/en/post/repressive-rules-aim-abolish-freedoms-assembly-and-expression “
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Good luck to everyone fighting for freedom in Georgia.