The Prime Minister threatened to expel a journalist from the briefing for asking critical questions
On December 8, 2024, during a press conference at the Government Administration, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze used offensive language toward Telara Gelantia, a journalist and editor from "BMG," for asking critical questions.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is not returning the equipment confiscated from the media during the coverage of protests
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is not returning the confiscated equipment to the media — "Publika," the investigative studio "Monitor," and "TV Pirveli" are awaiting its return.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Physical injuryPhysical violence
The TV Pirveli crew was physically violently attacked by masked individuals
On December 7, in Tbilisi, on Besiki Street, masked individuals violently attacked the TV Pirveli crew, journalist Maka Chikhladze and cameraman Giorgi Shetsiruli.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
ArrestPhysical injuryPhysical violence
During the coverage of the December 6-7 protest, Journnalists were detained, injured, or faced obstruction in their professional work
On December 7, in Tbilisi, on Besiki Street, masked individuals violently attacked the TV Pirveli crew, journalist Maka Chikhladze and cameraman Giorgi Shetsiruli.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Physical injuryPhysical violence
On December 5-6, two journalists had their work obstructed, and one journalist was physically assaulted
On December 6, while covering a peaceful protest near the Parliament building in Tbilisi, the riot police illegally obstructed the journalistic work of journalists from online media outlet Publika – Natia Amiranashvili and Basti Mgaloblishvili.
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
ArrestPhysical violence
During the coverage of the November 30 – December 1 protests, 9 members of the media were detained, injured, or obstructed in their professional work
On December 1, 2024, during the dispersal of a peaceful protest near the Parliament building, 9 representatives of various media outlets were injured. Over the course of three days, a total of 52 journalists, camera operators, and photographers were injured or hindered in their professional activities.
