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НАСТОЯЩИЙ МАТЕРИАЛ (ИНФОРМАЦИЯ) ПРОИЗВЕДЕН И РАСПРОСТРАНЕН ИНОСТРАННЫМ АГЕНТОМ ООО “МЕМО”, ЛИБО КАСАЕТСЯ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТИ ИНОСТРАННОГО АГЕНТА ООО “МЕМО”.

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  • The marchers with the flags of Georgia and European Union. Tbilisi, February 15, 2025. Screenshot of a video by Lorena Beria / Tbilisi life https://t.me/Tbilisi_life/37112 Tbilisi marchers called for release of detainees

    At their march through the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, residents of the republic have called for the release of all those detained during protests, including the journalist Mziya Amaglobeli.

February 16, 2025 21:05

  • Mziya Amaglobeli. Photo: https://ru.netgazeti.ge/66432/ Georgian journalist Mziya Amaglobeli left in custody

    A judge of the Batumi City Court has found the defence’s motion to change the pre-trial restriction measure for Mziya Amaglobeli, the founder of the “Batumelebi” and “Netgazeti” online publications, not acceptable. The defence has announced an intention to lodge an appeal against the court’s decision.

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  • Kristina Kokova. Screenshot of a photo posted on the “Daptar” website on December 3, 2024, https://daptar.ru/2024/12/03/ei-ochen-khotelos-semyu-kak-kristina-iz-podmoskovya-pogibla-ot-ruk-svekra-iz-chechni/ Rights defenders assess chances of justice for young woman assassinated in Chechnya

    The practice of sending defendants and accused persons to the special military operation (SMO) zone in Ukraine creates a feeling of impunity and increases risks for the women who are subjected to domestic violence, human rights defenders are sure. In their opinion, the family of Kristina Kokova, who was killed in Chechnya, may face resistance if they demand someone’s punishment.

February 14, 2025 23:58

  • The European Parliament. Photo: Diliff https://ru.wikipedia.org/ European Parliament calls for sanctions against Georgian authorities

    The European Parliament recognized Salome Zurabishvili as the President of Georgia and called on European countries to boycott the Georgian authorities. The resolution, which was supported by 400 MEPs, voiced the demand for new parliamentary elections in Georgia and sanctions against those involved in the falsifications.

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  • Sabotage denunciation gives reason to persecute Georgian NGOs

    The General Prosecutor Office of Georgia has launched an investigation against foreign organizations and organizations under foreign control, accusing them of sabotage and hostile activities. The case has been instituted based on a denunciation from a public movement associated with the “Georgian Dream” Party.

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  • The detention of an activist. Photo by Aziz Karimov for the "Caucasian Knot" Count of political prisoners in Azerbaijan reaches 357

    Within the last two months, the list of Azerbaijani political prisoners was added with 17 new names; and the total number of human rights defenders in this list has reached 357 persons. The list was compiled by Leyla Yunus, Director of the Institute for Peace and Democracy, and Elshan Gasanov, the head of the Centre for Monitoring Political Prisoners.

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  • Alexei Lelikov. Photo: https://memopzk.org/figurant/lelikov-aleksej-vladimirovich/ Jehovah's Witness* from Krasnodar recognized as political prisoner

    Human rights defenders have declared Alexei Lelikov, a Jehovah's Witness* from Krasnodar, who was sentenced to six years and five months, to be a political prisoner. They treat the charges brought against him as discriminatory. On February 4, a court in Krasnodar sentenced Lelikov to six years and five months in colony.

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