Georgia's parliament cancels plenary session due to protests against media freedom law.
Georgia's parliament has cancelled its plenary session due to massive protests against a proposed law that critics fear will stifle media freedom and jeopardize the nation's EU membership bid. The parliamentary announcement linked the cancellation to damage sustained by the building during prior protests, where police employed water cannon, tear gas, and pepper spray against demonstrators. The legislature had approved a second reading of a bill that would require media and non-commercial organizations to register as "pursuing the interests of a foreign power" if they receive over 20% of funding from abroad.
May 02, 2024
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