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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 8h

The number of those arrested over alleged involvement in the October 4 election-day unrest has reached 35, after the Interior Ministry announced the detention of 12 more persons during another late-night briefing on October 8.

Number of Detainees Over October 4 Unrest Reaches 35 - Civil Georgia

The number of those arrested over alleged involvement in the October 4 election-day unrest has reach

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 11h

"No justice - no peace" - protesters respond with a vibrant march as Georgian Dream threatens to end daily Rustaveli Avenue rallies. Day 315 of non-stop #GeorgiaProtests
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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 12h

European Court found Russia in violation of the procedural aspect of Article 2 of ECHR (the right to life) by taking “no meaningful steps” to investigate the death of Dutch photojournalist Stan Storimans, killed while covering the 2008 Russo-Georgian War.

ECtHR Finds Russia in Violation for Failing to Investigate Dutch Journalist’s Death in 2008 War - Civil Georgia

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Russia violated the procedural aspect of A

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 14h

Kobakhidze slams Western partners, including the U.S. and EU, for “not condemning” the October 4 unrest in Tbilisi, saying their silence “indirectly yet clearly” backed “overthrow and violence.”

Kobakhidze Accuses West of ‘Indirectly’ Backing ‘Overthrow and Violence’ After October 4 Unrest - Civil Georgia

Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has slammed the country’s Western partners, includin

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 19h

The U.S. State Department has confirmed it “requested to meet” with Georgian Ambassador Tamar Taliashvili after Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze dismissed reports that she had been summoned as “a lie.”

U.S. Confirms Requesting Meeting With Georgian Ambassador After Kobakhidze Denies Summoning - Civil Georgia

The U.S. State Department has confirmed it “requested to meet” with Georgian Ambassador Tamar Talias

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 20h

Former Gldani No. 8 prison chief Davit Gogoberishvili was found dead. Authorities are investigating possible incitement to suicide. He headed the prison where Giorgi Bachiashvili was beaten in July, an incident that led to his controversial resignation.

Former Gldani Prison Chief Found Dead - Civil Georgia

Davit Gogoberishvili, the former chief of the Gldani No. 8 penitentiary facility in Tbilisi, has bee

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 1d

Police have arrested four more over the October 4 unrest in Tbilisi, bringing total detentions to 22, while the search continues for three others.

Police Arrest Four More Over October 4 Events, Bringing Total to 22 - Civil Georgia

Four more people have been arrested in connection with the October 4 election-day unrest in downtown

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 1d

The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) said the country’s international reserves increased by USD 224 million in September and exceeded USD 5.4 billion.

National Bank Says Georgia’s International Reserves Exceed $5.4 Billion by September - Civil Georgia

The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) said the country’s international reserves increased by USD 224 mi

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 1d

Tbilisi City Court sent five organizers of the October 4 rally - Paata Burchuladze, Murtaz Zodelava, Irakli Nadiradze, Paata Manjgaladze, and Lasha Beridze - to pretrial detention. They face up to nine years in prison.

Court Sends Five Organizers of October 4 Rally to Pretrial Detention - Civil Georgia

Tbilisi City Court Judge Lela Maridashvili has ordered pretrial detention for five organizers of the

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 1d

Georgian Dream said expelling ambassadors would be “counterproductive” despite “public demand,” while accusing them of meddling and acting under “deep state” diktat during a briefing held in parallel with a Foreign Ministry meeting with diplomats.

GD Says Expelling Ambassadors ‘Counterproductive’ as MFA Briefs Diplomats - Civil Georgia

Georgian Dream said that expelling ambassadors from the country would be “counterproductive” despite

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 1d

In the first TV interview after the October 4 elections, Georgian Dream PM Irakli Kobakhidze offered a reset with Brussels and Washington, warned of "zero compassion" toward protesters in Tbilisi, and said the ruling party will move to ban the opposition.

Kobakhidze Offers Reset With West, Threatens to End Rustaveli Protests - Civil Georgia

In a wide-ranging interview with pro-government Rustavi 2 on October 6, Georgian Dream Prime Ministe

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 2d

Police said they arrested 13 people over involvement in October 4 election-day unrest at the presidential palace in Tbilisi, noting search is underway for 2 other individuals as authorities continue to identify additional suspects.

Police Arrest 13 People Over October 4 Events, Vowing to Detain More - Civil Georgia

Thirteen people have been arrested for their involvement in the October 4 election-day unrest at the

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 2d

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has targeted two political platforms, Freedom Square and the Movement for Social Democracy, following earlier actions against civil society organizations, media outlets, and individual activists under various repressive laws.

Anti-Corruption Bureau Targets Two Political Platforms Amid Wider Crackdown - Civil Georgia

The Anti-Corruption Bureau, a state agency, has targeted two political platforms - Freedom Square an

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 2d

Georgian Dream leaders, including PM Irakli Kobakhidze and President Mikheil Kavelashvili, have congratulated billionaire populist leader and former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš on his victory in the Czech parliamentary elections held on October 3-4.

Georgian Dream Leaders Congratulate Czech Populist Andrej Babis on Election Win - Civil Georgia

Georgian Dream leaders, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and President Mikheil Kavelashvil

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 2d

International reactions to Georgia's October 4 elections.

International Reactions to October 4 Elections - Civil Georgia

Georgia held local elections on October 4, with the ruling Georgian Dream party securing a sweeping

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 3d

Commenting on Georgia’s local elections, which they said came “amid a period of extensive crackdown on dissent,” EU HR/VP Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Kos urged “calm and restraint”, calling for the release of those “arbitrarily detained.”

EU’s Kallas, Kos Comment on Georgia’s Local Vote, Speak of ‘Extensive Crackdown on Dissent’ - Civil Georgia

EU's HR/VP Kaja Kallas and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos have commented on Georgia's October 4

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 3d

Georgian Security Service said it found a large cache of firearms, ammunition, and explosives, alleging they were intended for “subversive acts” during the October 4 unrest in Tbilisi and linking them to a “military unit” in Ukraine.

SSSG Says Arms Cache Found, Links to October 4 Unrest, Ukraine - Civil Georgia

The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) announced on October 5 that it had traced “large quanti

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 3d

Georgia’s Interior Ministry hinted at more arrests over the October 4 unrest and warned to treat upcoming rallies as a “continuation” of it, raising concerns that authorities may use the unrest as a pretext to crack down on peaceful protests.

MIA Hints More Arrests Over October 4 Unrest, Warns to Treat Upcoming Rallies as ‘Continuation’ - Civil Georgia

Georgia’s Interior Ministry hinted at more arrests in connection with the October 4 unrest in Tbilis

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 3d

Official results show Georgian Dream secured sweeping victory in proportional and mayoral races in all municipalities in October 4 local vote, held under partial opposition boycott and with limited independent observation. See detailed results here:

CEC Results: GD Claims Sweeping Victory in All Municipalities in Partially Boycotted Race - Civil Georgia

According to preliminary official results from the Central Election Commission, with all 3,061 preci

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 3d

Abkhazia’s de facto security service has arrested a Georgian national, Shalva Khizanishvili, on suspicion of spying for Tbilisi, according to media reports.

Sokhumi Detains Georgian National in Gali on ‘Espionage’ Charges - Civil Georgia

Abkhazia’s de facto security service has arrested a Georgian national, Shalva Khizanishvili, on susp

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 4d

Police have arrested five persons, including opposition figures and opera singer Paata Burchuladze, after the October 4 election day rally that they organized in Tbilisi escalated into unrest. They face up to 9 years in jail.

Police Arrest October 4 Rally Organizers After Election-Day Unrest - Civil Georgia

Police have arrested five persons, including opposition figures and opera singer Paata Burchuladze,

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 4d

Per official preliminary proportional vote results in Oct. 4 local elections, GD received 80.78% of the vote nationwide, Lelo/Strong Georgia - 6.78%, ex-PM Gakharia's For Georgia - 3.87%, Girchi - 3.29%, and Conservatives for Georgia - 2.77%:

CEC’s Preliminary Results: Georgian Dream Leads with 80.7% Nationwide - Civil Georgia

The Central Election Commission (CEC) released preliminary results of the partially boycotted Octobe

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 4d

CEC released preliminary results of municipal vote, with Georgian Dream party leading with 80.7% of the vote nationwide, compared to combined 19.3% received by opposition parties. In Tbilisi's mayoral race, GD's Kakha Kaladze received 71.55% of the votes:

Live Updates: Local Elections and Protest - Civil Georgia

Georgia's October 4 local elections take place across Georgia amid a partial opposition boycott, sca

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 4d

The Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into the election-day unrest under multiple criminal articles, including incitement to overthrow the government and participation in group violence.

MIA Launches Criminal Probe into Election-Day Unrest - Civil Georgia

The Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into the election-day unrest under multiple crim

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Civil.ge @civil.ge · 4d

Many protesters remain on a large section of Tbilisi's Rustaveli Avenue parallel to tensions some three hundred meters away.
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