Country Georgia – Menschenrechte Osteuropa

On the situation in Georgia

ishr_online2024-12-03T11:10:19+01:003. December 2024|

Following the 26 October election, which was rigged, de facto Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said he was suspending Georgia's EU accession talks until 2028. He also said that European politicians and bureaucrats use grants for blackmail, against the interests of Georgia. These statements caused great indignation among the Georgian population and many thousands of absolutely peaceful, spontaneous rallies began. In order to disperse peaceful demonstrations, law enforcement agencies began

Election manipulation in Georgia

ishr_online2024-10-29T16:09:20+01:0029. October 2024|

The parliamentary elections in Georgia were marred by massive manipulation and disruption, including violations of the secrecy of the ballot, intimidation and violence against voters, journalists and observers, and bribery at polling stations. The IGFM does not recognise the election results and calls on the EU to clearly name this manipulation and impose sanctions on those responsible. Georgian IGFM section observes parliamentary elections ISHR: physical attacks, intimidation and