Georgia: Ruling party proposes laws to criminalize foreign funding for civic activity

By Amnesty International

Ahead of the parliamentary vote on legislative amendments announced by the Georgian Dream ruling party, which aim to further silence dissent and tighten control over those who receive foreign support for political and other civic activity, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “The government’s proposed changes to the […] The post Georgia: Ruling party proposes laws to criminalize foreign funding for civic activity appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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