Posted 4/15/2024, 6:49:50 PM
Fighting Erupts in Georgian Parliament Over Proposed Foreign Agents Media Law
- Mass brawl erupts in Georgian parliament over controversial new media law
- Law would require media and organizations receiving over 20% of funding from abroad to register as "foreign agents"
- Critics denounce law as "Russian-esque" and obstacle to Georgia's EU membership hopes
- Fighting breaks out as ruling party head Mamuka Mdinaradze gives speech, punched by MP accusing him of being pro-Russian
- Law similar to one governing party backed down on last year after large protests