Posted 4/16/2024, 1:28:40 AM
Protests Erupt in Georgia Over 'Foreign Agents' Bill Seen as Anti-Democratic
- Thousands protested in Tbilisi against a "foreign agents" bill modeled after Russian laws used to crack down on dissent
- Critics say bill requires non-profits and media getting 20%+ foreign funding to register as "pursuing foreign interests"
- 14 protesters detained; opposition MP punched parliamentary leader of ruling party
- Bill supported by Georgian Dream party, opposed by pro-EU President who vowed to veto
- EU said draft law is "incompatible" with bloc's values after granting Georgia candidate status