09-06-2025
Tbilisi
Obstruction of Journalists in Court During Performance of Duties

On June 9, 2025, journalists from “TV Pirveli” and “Publika” were obstructed in the performance of their professional duties inside the Tbilisi City Court building.

Giorgi Rosophidze, a police officer summoned as a witness in the case of Nika Kacia, physically confronted Natia Amiranashvili, a journalist from “Publika,” and prevented her from asking questions.

In a video released by the online outlet “Publika,” the police officer is seen attempting to snatch the microphone from journalist Natia Amiranashvili, while so-called police escorts forcibly restrain her and do not allow her to ask questions.

A video shared by “TV Pirveli” journalist Nanuka Kajaia shows a representative of the court’s security service interfering with her professional work.

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09-06-2025
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Physical violence
Law enforcement
Interference with professional duties
Tbilisi