Human rights in Georgia

Venice Commission issues critical opinion on Georgia’s law on grants

Georgia’s law on grants

October 13, 2026

The Commission calls on the Georgian authorities to revise the legislation

European Parliament resolution on banning opposition parties in Georgia: what it says

October 08, 2026

The European Parliament calls on Georgia's authorities to immediately withdraw the constitutional lawsuit against the opposition.

SJC: Extradition of prisoners from Georgia to Russia must be stopped immediately

Georgia

October 06, 2026

The Georgian Social Justice Center made the statement in response to the killing of Dmitry Pushkaryov, who was killed while attempting to escape after being extradited.

Prisoner in Georgia accuses guards of sexual abuse. Penitentiary Service denies allegations

Georgia

October 02, 2026

The prisoner says he faced pressure after demanding forensic medical examinations.

14 years in power: how experts assess Georgian Dream's rule

Georgian Dream

October 02, 2026

Assessments differ sharply from those given just five years ago

European Court of Human Rights to review case of Georgian activist Irakli Miladze

Georgia

September 22, 2026

Georgian activist Irakli Miladze was fined in 2022 for using profanity on social media.

Mzia Amaglobeli: 'All it takes to avoid asking the regime for pardon is self-respect'

Mzia Amaglobeli

September 11, 2026

Imprisoned journalist responds to Georgian Parliament Speaker, who called her and other prisoners of conscience “prisoners of Brussels’ shamelessness”

Georgian parliament speaker says Brussels policy towards country 'at dead end'

Georgia - EU

September 09, 2026

Shalva Papuashvili compared Brussels to "a soldier who does not know the war is over and continues to plan military operations".

Council of Europe rights commissioner intervenes in Georgia FARA case

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

September 08, 2026

Michael O'Flaherty considers the adoption of the law to be part of broader restrictions targeting civil society.

Abkhaz blogger who spoke of ‘shared future’: Who was late Daur Buava?

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 28, 2026

The 32-year-old blogger, who faced a "high treason" case in his native Abkhazia, was found dead in a rented flat in Tbilisi.

Georgian opposition figure investigated for 'treason' over comments on Abkhazia war

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 11, 2026

What did one of the leaders of the United National Movement say, and why did it spark controversy?

Attack on Georgian comedian accompanied by coordinated information campaign

Georgia

August 06, 2026

According to the investigation, a smear campaign against Onise Okriashvili involving pro-government media began even before he was attacked.

Opinion from Tbilisi: 'Dictator wants to be liked by everyone. Those who don't like him must be neutralised'

Georgia

July 28, 2026

Zviad Koridze believes Georgia's current system of governance is built on fostering civil confrontation and social division.

GYLA: 'Georgia has effectively created an informal 'morality police', which could become a new form of violence'

Georgia

July 28, 2026

Lawyers warn of de facto vigilante groups as attacks on government critics increase

Georgia jails opposition TV host for 14 days over Facebook posts

Georgia

July 22, 2026

The journalist's posts concerned Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili and MP Vladimer Bozhadze.

Transparency International Georgia: 'Georgia now has 90 political prisoners under PACE criteria'

Georgia

July 21, 2026

'This number reflects a deterioration in the human rights situation'

Courtrooms without cameras: How Georgia's courts closed their doors to media

Georgia

July 20, 2026

The restrictions were introduced as the courts were hearing a series of high-profile trials involving political prisoners

Russian MFA spokeswoman: 'West cannot stomach Georgia's independence'

Georgia-Russia

July 17, 2026

The Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman commented on remarks by the Georgian prime minister.

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