US imposes new visa restrictions on Georgia, reviews bilateral cooperation over "foreign agent" bill.

The US is imposing new visa restrictions on Georgia and reviewing bilateral cooperation over a "foreign agent" bill passed by the Georgian parliament. The law is said to stifle freedoms of association and expression, and impede independent media organizations' work. US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has announced the new visa restriction policy for those responsible for undermining democracy in Georgia and the comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation.

May 24, 2024
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