Biden administration imposes sanctions on Georgian officials over democracy and human rights violations.

The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Georgian officials, including two Interior Ministry leaders and media figures, for actions undermining democracy and human rights. These sanctions follow violent crackdowns on protests against a controversial "foreign agent" law, seen as authoritarian and influenced by Russia. Over 60 additional individuals face visa restrictions for their roles in these violations, impacting U.S. assistance to Georgia.

September 16, 2024
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