Journalists’ Safety in Georgia

Incidents

  • 03.12.2024
  • Georgia
  • Riot Police
  • Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Physical injury Physical violence

On December 2-3, 7 media representatives were injured, and their work was obstructed while covering the protest

On December 2-3, 7 media representatives were injured, and their work was obstructed while covering the protest
  • 02.12.2024
  • Georgia
  • Riot Police
Incident Type:
Arrest Physical violence

On December 1-2, During the coverage of the protests 11 members of the media were detained, injured, or obstructed in their professional work

On November 29-30, During the coverage of the protests 11 members of the media were detained, injured, or obstructed in their professional work
  • 30.11.2024
  • Georgia
Incident Type:
Arrest Damage to equipment Physical injury Physical violence

On November 29-30, During the coverage of the protests 9 members of the media were detained, injured, or obstructed in their professional work

On November 30, TV Pirveli journalist Mariam Gafrindashvili was seriously injured. According to reports, she lost consciousness several times. The video footage released by the station, shows her bleeding from the forehead before being taken to a medical facility.
  • 29.11.2024
  • Georgia
  • Riot Police
  • Interference with professional duties
Incident Type:
Arrest Physical injury Physical violence Verbal abuse

On November 28-29, During the coverage of the protests 40 members of the media were detained, injured, or obstructed in their professional work

On November 28-29, During the coverage of the protests 40 members of the media were detained, injured, or obstructed in their professional work.
  • 28.11.2024
  • Tbilisi
  • Riot Police
  • Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Damage to equipment detention Physical injury Physical violence

Since November 28, 2024, 97 incidents have been reported in which journalists were injured, detained, or obstructed while covering pro-European protests in cities across Georgia

Since November 28, 2024, 97 incidents have been reported in which journalists were injured, detained, or obstructed while covering pro-European protests in cities across Georgia. These incidents include physical and verbal abuse, detentions, confiscation of equipment, and damage to property.
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