Respiratory symptoms among Georgian protesters

Georgian government files complaint with BBC

Georgia

January 16, 2026

Ruling Georgian Dream party files complaint with BBC over alleged defamation and bias

Georgian NGOs appeal to UN on chemical weapons ban

Georgia

December 22, 2025

They called for an international investigation into the possible use of “camite” during the protests.

UN special rapporteur probes possible use of chemical agents at Georgia protests

Georgia

December 12, 2025

Jill Edwards said: “This needs to be investigated using the Council of Europe’s mechanisms.”

Former Georgian interior ministry officer confirms use of toxic chemical against protesters in Tbilisi

Protests in Georgia

December 08, 2025

Lasha Shargelashvili: “It was tested in 2009 or earlier, but proved too toxic”

Opinion: 'Question of Georgia’s use of chemical weapons should should be subject to international investigation'

Georgia

December 03, 2025

Giorgi Rukhadze: “They were ready to poison everyone just to save themselves.”

Georgian PM admits water cannons contained additives, questions whether substance was banned

Georgia

December 03, 2025

According to Kobakhidze, if the use of camite is ultimately confirmed, the former interior minister will be held accountable.

UK Minister of State: 'We remain concerned about democratic backsliding in Georgia'

Georgia

December 02, 2025

Baroness Chapman: “The UK supports the OSCE and the Council of Europe in increasing pressure on Georgia.”

'We stand by our journalism': BBC responds to accusations from Georgian authorities

Georgia

December 02, 2025

The Georgian government is threatening to sue the BBC for spreading “dirty, false accusations”.

Georgian government vows to take legal action against BBC

Georgia

December 01, 2025

Ruling party accuses BBC of spreading “dirty, false allegations”

Georgia’s state security service launches investigation amid BBC report

Georgia

December 01, 2025

The investigation aims to determine how credible and relevant this information is

Rights groups long warned water cannons contained chemicals, Georgian lawyer says

Georgia

December 01, 2025

Lawyer Nona Kurdovanidze comments on BBC investigation into Tbilisi protest crackdowns in 2024

BBC finds Georgian authorities may have used WWI-era chemicals against protesters

Georgia

December 01, 2025

“It felt like the water was burning,” bbc quotes one protester hit by a water cannon