Georgians protest against 'Russian law' that will test the country's future direction

Thursday, 18 April 2024
Thousands of people in Georgia have protested for the third consecutive night over a bill they say is inspired by laws used in authoritarian Russia to crush dissent.

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What is the 'Russian law' that has Georgians out on the streets in their thousands?

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Georgia (U.S. state) State in the Southeastern region of the United States

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Borrell denounces Georgia's 'Russian law' and demands its withdrawal [Video]

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The statement came 24 hours after the law passed its third reading in the Georgian parliament.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:34Published on January 1, 1970

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The law requires media and NGOs to register as “pursuing the interests of a foreign power” if they receive more than 20% of their funding from abroad.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on January 1, 1970