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Eter Turadze @eturadze.bsky.social · 3d

Tbilisi, 4 October

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 29

🔴After freezing the bank accounts of 7 NGOs, the GD propaganda channel, TV Imedi, attempted to portray these organizations as engaged in “state sabotage.”
The channel aired documents showing that the CSOs had purchased respirators, protective goggles & other protective items worth $3,230.
#Georgia

TV Imedi Publishes $3,230 PPE Purchase Records as ‘Evidence’ in ‘State Sabotage’ Allegations Against Georgian NGOs - Batumelebi

Repression In Georgia •

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 27

🗣️"We are serving only public interest that's why even voluntarily in this restrictive and repressive environment we are ready to continue our work," - Tamta Mikeladze speaks about the different repressive mechanisms.

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#GeorgiaProtests
#RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 27

🆘Prosecutor’s Office petitioned the court for this measure within the framework of an ongoing investigation into “ mobilizing funds for actions directed against Georgia’s constitutional order and the foundations of national security.” #RepressionInGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests
#Georgia

In Connection with Pro-EU Protests, Court Freezes Bank Accounts of 7 CSOs Citing Alleged Sabotage - Batumelebi

Repression In Georgia •

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 27

🔴 The #Tbilisi City Court has granted the Prosecutor’s Office’s motion to freeze the bank accounts of 7 CSOs as part of a sabotage investigation.

❌ Authorities allege the groups bought gas masks, goggles, respirators, masks & pepper spray for protesters.
#GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 26

Georgia's imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of Batumelebi & Netgazeti, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. She is joined by Ukrainian journalist Maksym Butkevych and Azerbaijani journalist Ulvi Hasanli. The winner will be announced on 29 Sept.
#FreeMzia

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Eter Turadze @eturadze.bsky.social · Aug 24

Congratulations!

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 21

🔦“The Light Must Stay On” — on day 267 of #GeorgiaProtests, people marched in support of independent online media.

The campaign unites 22 outlets against repressive laws threatening them with financial ruin, raising donations to cover basic needs and remain operational.

🔴 www.sinatle.media

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Eter Turadze @eturadze.bsky.social · Aug 21

Russian children. They are prepared for war from an early age.

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Eter Turadze @eturadze.bsky.social · Aug 20

220 days have passed since Mzia Amaghlobeli’s unlawful imprisonment. Under the illegitimate government of the “Georgian Dream,” she is held alongside 64 other political and conscience prisoners.

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Eter Turadze @eturadze.bsky.social · Aug 19

Georgian activists fighting for their country’s European future

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 12

🗣️ "A statement that the war was started by Georgia — no matter how bad a ruler #Georgia had at the time, that ruler still represented Georgia — directly harms Georgia’s territorial integrity and the hope that one day it might be restored," says analyst Kakha Gogolashvili.

#Interview👇

“Russia’s Pressure on Georgia” — Breaking Down Kobakhidze’s Statement on the Origin of the August 2008 War - Batumelebi

August 2008 War • Stories from the South Caucasus •

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 12

🔴 As trials of prisoners of conscience from the pro-European #GeorgiaProtests continue, eight have been convicted by August 12 — all having pleaded not guilty.

Two pleaded guilty and sought plea deals but were sentenced without leniency. Only one was acquitted and released in court.

#Georgia

Veteran of 2008 Russo-Georgian War, Prisoner of Conscience Jailed for Two Years in War Anniversary Week - Batumelebi

August 2008 War • Repression In Georgia •

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 8

🟥Georgian Dream’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze accuses #Georgia of starting the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War

🟥 On the 17th anniversary of #August2008War - August 7, Kobakhidze stated that in 2008 the Georgian government was acting on orders from the “deep state.“
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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 8

🟥 On the 17th anniversary of the #August2008War, Georgian Dream-appointed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called the war an “adventure” by Georgia’s previous government and claimed that the Georgian side was not carrying out a defensive operation, but offensive actions.
#Georgia

Georgian Dream’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze Accuses Georgia of Starting the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War - Batumelebi

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 6

🟥 Judge Nino Sakhelashvili has sentenced journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to 2yrs in prison, ignoring widespread calls from local and international human rights and press freedom organizations to release her and end what they describe as politically motivated prosecution tied to her journalism.
#FreeMzia

Judge Sentences Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to 2 Years in Prison Despite International Outcry - Batumelebi

Mzia Amaglobeli •

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Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC @caoilfhionn.bsky.social · Aug 6

Appalling - but unsurprising - news from Georgia today.

#MziaAmaglobeli sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment.

Mzia is a tenacious journalist & a visionary publisher. I am proud to act as international counsel. I & my Georgian & international colleagues will now be taking urgent steps to #FreeMzia.

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 6

🔴 Following the sentencing of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to two years in prison on what are widely viewed as politically motivated charges, 24 diplomatic missions issued a joint statement calling for her release.

#FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime
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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Aug 4

⭕️The Clooney Foundation for Justice expresses concern over the charges brought against Mzia Amaglobeli and the way the proceedings were conducted.

#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia

“We Will Be Watching the Verdict Closely” — Clooney Foundation for Justice on Mzia Amaglobeli’s Case - Batumelebi

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Jul 29

🔎 #Armenia and #Azerbaijan have turned their backs on #Russia in the South #Caucasus. So, what role is #Turkey gaining in the region, and what changes for #Georgia if it remains in Russia’s orbit?

Batumelebi spoke to expert on Turkey Kamran Osmanli.

🔴Read the interview in English 👇

Interview: As the Caucasus Turns Away from Russia, What Role Will Turkey Play — and What’s Next for Georgia? - Batumelebi

Azerbaijan • Caucasus • თურქეთი • რუსეთი •

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Jul 24

🗣️"To this day, I struggle to eat.
Because I feel disgusted - by everything about this situation.." - On July 14, journalist Mzia Amaglobeli told the court how she was treated after two arrests — for a poster and a slap.
🟥The final hearing is scheduled for August 1st.
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests

Mzia Amaglobeli Testifies About Arrests and Mistreatment

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What's happening in Georgia? @now-in-georgia.bsky.social · Jul 22

🟥 When an illegitimate regime persistently violates #humanrights, what should #journalists do?
🟥 Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of @netgazeti.org is on trial in #Georgia.
🟥 Irma Dimitradze tells her story: open.spotify.com/show/0VqoA7c...
@terjehelland.bsky.social @sdoughtymp.bsky.social

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Jul 22

🔴 The Revenue Service has expressed its readiness to lift the seizure of Gazeti Batumelebi’s (Batumelebi & Netgazeti) accounts and allow the organization to repay its debt in installments, contingent upon reaching a tax agreement.
❌ However, as of now, no formal communication has been established.

Revenue Service Issues Statement on Batumelebi & Netgazeti — No Formal Communication Established - Batumelebi

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Jul 21

🟥 Batumi, July 21 – As Mzia Amaglobeli was taken back to Rustavi prison, supporters gathered outside #Batumi Court in solidarity.

Today, police tried to block them from seeing her off.

#FreeMzia
#Georgia
#MediaUnderAttack

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Batumelebi&Netgazeti @netgazeti.org · Jul 21

📌 Mzia Amaglobeli was brought to #Batumi Court from Rustavi - 6 hours with no toilet stops. She’ll be taken back the same way after today’s hearing.
📌 For the first time, colleagues weren’t allowed to greet her at the entrance.
📌 Dozens of police are placed outside the court.
#Georgia
#FreeMzia

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