Thousands protest in Georgia after Parliament approves controversial "foreign agents" bill

Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

May 15, 2024 - 16:00
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Thousands protest in Georgia after Parliament approves controversial "foreign agents" bill
Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers on Tuesday approved a “foreign influence” bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Story by Laurent Berstecher.

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