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In controversial 'Russian law,' Georgians see threat to civil society

Deutsche Welle Thursday, 2 May 2024 ()
Georgians continue to take to the streets to demonstrate against draft legislation that they say would infringe on their rights and lessen the chances of Georgia being able to join the EU.
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News video: Why is Georgia gripped by protests over a 'foreign influence' bill?

Why is Georgia gripped by protests over a 'foreign influence' bill? 03:54

 In the past three weeks, tens of thousands of Georgians have rallied to protest against the reintroduction of controversial "foreign influence" that many critics have compared to repressive Russian legislation aimed at silencing dissent. On 1 May, the bill was adopted by a large majority in...

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