Georgia: Elections marred by severe reprisals and risk of further violence

By Amnesty International

Georgia’s 4 October local elections are taking place amid severe political reprisals against opposition figures and civil society, Amnesty International said. The human rights organization has documented a sweeping campaign of repression, including politically motivated prosecutions of opposition figures, the silencing of independent media and civil society through restrictive laws and punitive measures, and the […] The post Georgia: Elections marred by severe reprisals and risk of further violence appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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