Katie Shoshiashvili
@kshoshiashvili.bsky.social
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Nika Gvaramia, leader of the opposition Ahali party, has been released from prison after serving eight months for refusing to appear before the disputed Parliament's commission.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Nika Gvaramia, leader of the opposition Ahali party, has been released from prison after serving eight months for refusing to appear before the disputed Parliament's commission.
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We are witnessing another legislation designed to expand Georgian Dream’s repression apparatus within an already authoritarian system. Below I examine the scale of state control and repression already imposed on the Georgians, and the risks tied to it. kshoshiashvili.substack.com/p/georgian-d...
Georgian Dream Seeks Full State Control
Under Georgian Dream’s new legislation, Georgians with anti-GD sentiments would be barred from receiving any foreign funds, including remittances, or risk imprisonment.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:23 AM
We are witnessing another legislation designed to expand Georgian Dream’s repression apparatus within an already authoritarian system. Below I examine the scale of state control and repression already imposed on the Georgians, and the risks tied to it. kshoshiashvili.substack.com/p/georgian-d...
The Tbilisi TV tower was lit in the colors of Iran’s flag on February 11 at the request of the Iranian Embassy to mark the “national holiday,” (therefore, the anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution), Tbilisi Municipality told Georgian media.
February 11, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The Tbilisi TV tower was lit in the colors of Iran’s flag on February 11 at the request of the Iranian Embassy to mark the “national holiday,” (therefore, the anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution), Tbilisi Municipality told Georgian media.
Georgia 🇬🇪: Bank accounts frozen over old protest fines
People in Georgia report that, starting this morning, their bank accounts were frozen because of 5,000 GEL fines they received last year for blocking roads during protests. Many say they did not know about the fines.
People in Georgia report that, starting this morning, their bank accounts were frozen because of 5,000 GEL fines they received last year for blocking roads during protests. Many say they did not know about the fines.
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Georgia 🇬🇪: Bank accounts frozen over old protest fines
People in Georgia report that, starting this morning, their bank accounts were frozen because of 5,000 GEL fines they received last year for blocking roads during protests. Many say they did not know about the fines.
People in Georgia report that, starting this morning, their bank accounts were frozen because of 5,000 GEL fines they received last year for blocking roads during protests. Many say they did not know about the fines.
France’s foreign minister announces that the EU will adopt new sanctions in Brussels tomorrow against Iranian officials responsible for violence and repression against the Iranian people, including travel bans and asset freezes.
January 28, 2026 at 6:55 PM
France’s foreign minister announces that the EU will adopt new sanctions in Brussels tomorrow against Iranian officials responsible for violence and repression against the Iranian people, including travel bans and asset freezes.
New investigation by iFact suggests that Georgian ports are being used by Russia’s shadow fleet to move sanctioned oil as Russia wages brutal war in Ukraine.
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The Shadow Fleet: How Russian Oil Flows Through Georgian Ports
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western nations established an embargo and price ceiling on Russian crude oil. Nearly four years have elapsed since the outbreak of hostilities. During thi...
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January 28, 2026 at 7:27 AM
New investigation by iFact suggests that Georgian ports are being used by Russia’s shadow fleet to move sanctioned oil as Russia wages brutal war in Ukraine.
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Two Georgian citizens were sentenced today to 4 days of imprisonment for standing on a sidewalk and taking part in #GeorgiaProtests.
January 23, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Two Georgian citizens were sentenced today to 4 days of imprisonment for standing on a sidewalk and taking part in #GeorgiaProtests.
Another jailed Georgian opposition leader, Giorgi Vashadze, has been released after 7 months of detention. He had been arrested for refusing to appear before a sham temporary parliamentary investigative commission set up by the ruling Georgian Dream party,
January 23, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Another jailed Georgian opposition leader, Giorgi Vashadze, has been released after 7 months of detention. He had been arrested for refusing to appear before a sham temporary parliamentary investigative commission set up by the ruling Georgian Dream party,
“Approximately 50,000 Iranians have been killed. The regime demands between $5,000 and $10,000 from families to release the bodies,” Iranians in Georgia 🇬🇪 say.
Iranians in Georgia have been protesting for several consecutive days…
Video reporting by @radiotavisupleba.ge.web.brid.gy
Iranians in Georgia have been protesting for several consecutive days…
Video reporting by @radiotavisupleba.ge.web.brid.gy
January 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
“Approximately 50,000 Iranians have been killed. The regime demands between $5,000 and $10,000 from families to release the bodies,” Iranians in Georgia 🇬🇪 say.
Iranians in Georgia have been protesting for several consecutive days…
Video reporting by @radiotavisupleba.ge.web.brid.gy
Iranians in Georgia have been protesting for several consecutive days…
Video reporting by @radiotavisupleba.ge.web.brid.gy
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How the world is failing Iran’s uprising
How the world is failing Iran’s uprising
History will not judge this moment by what Iran’s regime did, but by what the free world chose not to do
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January 12, 2026 at 5:11 AM
How the world is failing Iran’s uprising
Day 395 of Georgia’s unbroken resistance. It is now illegal under Ivanishvili’s authoritarian rule to express peaceful protest near the parliament building, even by standing on a sidewalk.
December 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Day 395 of Georgia’s unbroken resistance. It is now illegal under Ivanishvili’s authoritarian rule to express peaceful protest near the parliament building, even by standing on a sidewalk.
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NEW!! Senator Shaheen Condemns 'Unprecedented' Steps to Silence Georgian Citizens
The top Senate Democrat on foreign policy warns GD's repressive laws and crackdown on opposition 'align squarely with Moscow’s interests' as democratic future is threatened.
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The top Senate Democrat on foreign policy warns GD's repressive laws and crackdown on opposition 'align squarely with Moscow’s interests' as democratic future is threatened.
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December 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM
NEW!! Senator Shaheen Condemns 'Unprecedented' Steps to Silence Georgian Citizens
The top Senate Democrat on foreign policy warns GD's repressive laws and crackdown on opposition 'align squarely with Moscow’s interests' as democratic future is threatened.
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The top Senate Democrat on foreign policy warns GD's repressive laws and crackdown on opposition 'align squarely with Moscow’s interests' as democratic future is threatened.
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Today Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili's handyman and Georgian Dream's self-proclaimed PM Irakli Kobakhidze posed with Vladimir Putin at the International Forum Peace in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Georgian diplomacy and foreign policy continue to reach new lows, but today’s appearance goes even further.
December 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today Oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili's handyman and Georgian Dream's self-proclaimed PM Irakli Kobakhidze posed with Vladimir Putin at the International Forum Peace in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Georgian diplomacy and foreign policy continue to reach new lows, but today’s appearance goes even further.
“Georgia's authorities used a World War One-era chemical weapon to quell anti-government protesters last year, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests.” www.bbc.com/news/article...
WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“Georgia's authorities used a World War One-era chemical weapon to quell anti-government protesters last year, evidence gathered by the BBC suggests.” www.bbc.com/news/article...
A protester was kidnapped by police from a seat in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi.
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A protester was kidnapped by police from a seat in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi.
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
Day 361 of #GeorgiaProtests Video via @publikage.bsky.social
🇬🇪 Daily arrests of peaceful protesters, in an effort to crush almost a year of resistance in Georgia: On the 360th straight day of protests, police arrested 8 protesters (and reportedly 1 journalist) without explanation. Among arrested are a teacher, activist, several students, and artists.
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
🇬🇪 Daily arrests of peaceful protesters, in an effort to crush almost a year of resistance in Georgia: On the 360th straight day of protests, police arrested 8 protesters (and reportedly 1 journalist) without explanation. Among arrested are a teacher, activist, several students, and artists.
🇬🇪 Georgia: Day 358 of nonstop protests. Citizens continue to face daily illegal detentions for simply standing on Rustaveli Avenue. Yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of the arrest of the regime’s prisoner Mate Devidze, police arrested more than ten demonstrators. Video: @publikage.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🇬🇪 Georgia: Day 358 of nonstop protests. Citizens continue to face daily illegal detentions for simply standing on Rustaveli Avenue. Yesterday, on the one-year anniversary of the arrest of the regime’s prisoner Mate Devidze, police arrested more than ten demonstrators. Video: @publikage.bsky.social
Tbilisi last night, day 354 of #GeorgiaProtests. Photo by @publikage.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Tbilisi last night, day 354 of #GeorgiaProtests. Photo by @publikage.bsky.social
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Pursuant to Section 61, Paragraph two of the Immigration Law, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, @baibabraze.bsky.social, took a decision to include two citizens of Georgia in the list of personae non gratae in Latvia, and to subject them to a ban on entering Latvia for an indefinite period of time.
October 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Pursuant to Section 61, Paragraph two of the Immigration Law, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, @baibabraze.bsky.social, took a decision to include two citizens of Georgia in the list of personae non gratae in Latvia, and to subject them to a ban on entering Latvia for an indefinite period of time.
The Venice Commission recommends repealing virtually all repressive laws introduced by Georgian Dream in the past two years, including the Georgian Dream’s foreign agents law, and amending the Law on Broadcasting, grants, and related regulations.
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Georgia - Opinion on the Law on the Registration of Foreign Agents, the amendments to the Law on Grants and other Laws relating to “foreign influence” - Venice Commission of the Council of Europe - www.coe.int
15/10/2025
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October 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The Venice Commission recommends repealing virtually all repressive laws introduced by Georgian Dream in the past two years, including the Georgian Dream’s foreign agents law, and amending the Law on Broadcasting, grants, and related regulations.
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
On October 13, 2025, Georgian Dream began an expedited consideration of a legislative package that would ban individuals associated with a political party prohibited by the Constitutional Court from engaging in party activities, holding state or political office, and participating in elections.
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
On October 13, 2025, Georgian Dream began an expedited consideration of a legislative package that would ban individuals associated with a political party prohibited by the Constitutional Court from engaging in party activities, holding state or political office, and participating in elections.
"EPDE identified 29 fake observers who assisted the Georgian government in lending an appearance of legitimacy to the local elections on October 4, 2025.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
"EPDE identified 29 fake observers who assisted the Georgian government in lending an appearance of legitimacy to the local elections on October 4, 2025.
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epde.org?news=stateme...