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Georgia: Violence, Threats, and Censorship, Journalists Targeted During Disputed Elections
WPF is deeply concerned for the safety of press workers in Georgia following the disputed elections marred by violence, allegations of vote rigging, and claims of electoral misconduct. Throughout election day, journalists reporting at polling stations faced assaults, intimidation, and obstruction, highlighting the growing dangers for independent media covering politically sensitive events in the country
Georgia: Tamar Sharikadze Resigns from Pro-Government Network Over Pressure to ‘Encourage Violence’
WPF commends Tamar Sharikadze for her principled stand against editorial pressure, leading to her resignation from Imedi TV after demands to produce content that "encouraged violence."
Georgia: Mariam Tsitsikashvili’s Arrest Highlights Growing Threats to Press Freedom in Georgia
Tsitsikashvili’s arrest on charges of petty hooliganism is not just an isolated event; it reflects a broader pattern of harassment and intimidation against the press in Georgia.
Georgia: Journalists and Media Outlets Attacked Amidst Protests Against “Russian Law”
WPF is deeply concerned about the passage of the controversial "foreign agents" law by the Georgian parliament.
Georgia: Women Press Freedom Slams Tbilisi Mayor's Insult to Nutsa Bakhutashvili During "Foreign Agent" Bill Protests
WPF condemns in the strongest terms the recent actions of Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, who publicly insulted Formula TV reporter Nutsa Bakhutashvili.
Georgia: Women Press Freedom Urges Authorities Treat Attack on Ia Sartania as Attack on Press Freedom
WPF stands with Ia Sartania and condemns the violent and homophobic assault she endured on the Tbilisi metro.
Georgia: Mariam Nikuradze Denied Access to Parliament Debating Foreign Agent Law
WPF is deeply concerned that Mariam Nikuradze, co-founder and co-director of the independent outlet OC Media, along with several colleagues, were unjustly denied access to a parliamentary session discussing the controversial "foreign agent law."
Georgia: Azerbaijani Journalist Aytan Farhadova Fears Surveillance and Attacks in Exile
CFWIJ and WPF expresses deep concern over the ongoing harassment and intimidation faced by exiled Azerbaijani journalists currently living in Georgia.
Georgia: Natia Karchiladze, Ani Giorgadze, and Others Assaulted by Police During Eviction Coverage
CFWIJ and WPF demands an urgent investigation into the police violence against Natia Karchiladze and Ani Giorgadze
Georgia: US Correspondent Rusa Shelia Resigns from Imedi TV Citing Anti-US Propaganda
Rusa Shelia, a US-based correspondent for the Georgian pro-governmental TV channel Imedi, announced her resignation, citing the network's alleged anti-USA agenda as the primary reason for her departure.
Russia: Exiled Journalist Marfa Smirnova and Family Threatened
Exiled Russian journalist Marfa Smirnova is threatened by an unknown messenger who sent her audio recordings from inside her family’s home in Moscow.
Georgia: Alarming Surge In SLAPPs Targeting Media And Journalists
Georgia, once a beacon of anti-corruption efforts in the region, is now in danger of becoming a state captured by those in power, with little hope of justice for those who dare to speak out.
Georgia: Accreditation of Three Women Journalists Revoked — CFWIJ Condemns Restricting Free Press
The Parliament of Georgia revokes accreditation of TV reporters Sopo Gozalishvili, Tatia Tsotsonava, and Rusudan Dumbadze.
Georgia: Tv Channel Slanders Journalist Tatia Samkharadze – Smear Campaign Must End
Pro-government TV channel, POSTV, spreads fake news concerning journalist Tatia Samkharadze who successfully sued its director for sexual harassment.
Georgia: Journalist Mako Jabua Accuses TV Station Director Of Sexual Harassment – CFWIJ Commends Her Bravery
Several women accuse TV Station director Shalva Ramishvili of sexual harassment.