1/ GD continues its anti-Western rhetoric. 2/ “We are generally concerned about the trends we’re seeing in Europe. How to respond will be decided by the government,” said PM Irakli Kobakhidze when asked about the pro-gov’t, anti-Western movement ‘Neutral Georgia’ and its call for a referendum on EU membership.

🧵 1/ GD has announced the next phase of its repressive legislative changes. "Mamuka Mdinaradze conducted the briefing:

#TerrorinGeorgia 2/ The maximum term for administrative imprisonment will increase from 15 days to 60 days.

🧵 Repressive laws adopted by the "Georgian Dream" Parliament:
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Here’s a breakdown of harsh new regulations aimed at restricting protests in Georgia. ⬇️ 1/ Drivers joining protests

If drivers join protests by marching and police decide it hinders traffic, the driver:

Will be fined 1000 GEL
Will be deprived of their right to drive for 1 year

1/ "Georgian Dream" is holding the presidential election, with the only candidate being GD-nominated former football player and MP Mikheil Kavelashvili, who has only completed school-level education The process began at 09:00 in the Parliament building.

#terrorinGeorgia


2/ The election is being conducted under a new system, where the president is elected by a 300-member electoral collegium. Of these, 211 members represent GD. To secure victory in the first round, a candidate must receive the support of 200 voters.

🧵1/ Due to ongoing massive anti-Russian protests, "Georgian Dream" has announced several new restrictions: 2/ The sale and purchase of pyrotechnics will now require a license. Severe penalties will be imposed for non-compliance.

🧵1/ @GYLA_CSO declares that the citizens arrested during the current protests are being treated inhumanely 👇 2/ According to GYLA, detainees reported that law enforcement officers committed acts of violence both during and after their arrest. They were brutally beaten by at least six special forces officers inside a minibus.

🧵 President of 🇬🇪 @Zourabichvili_S officially announced October 26 as the date of the 2024 parliamentary elections in Georgia. She delivered a speech addressing Georgia's future. Here are some notes👇 1/ "Today in Georgia, no one wants war, and no one is preparing for it".