04-12-2024
Riot Police
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
On December 3-4, 5 media representatives were injured, and their work was obstructed while covering the protest
- On December 4, during the dispersal of the protest, TV Formula cameraman Tedo Kvachakhia was injured by tear gas. He received on-site medical assistance from emergency personnel.
- On December 4, during the protest on Rustaveli Avenue, the Georgian Public Broadcaster’s First Channel cameraman Beso Gaprindashvili was injured, suffering a hand injury, and was taken to a clinic. According to the Georgian Public Broadcaster’s First Channel, he was hit by fireworks.
- On December 4, according to Formula TV, the channel’s journalist, Luka Tkebuchava, was intentionally targeted twice with a gas capsule by the riot police.
- On December 4, TV Pirveli journalist Nanuka Kajaia was verbally and physically assaulted by riot police near the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. In addition, the riot police damaged the TV station’s camera.
- On December 4, Formula TV journalist Salome Bokuchava was attacked by an officer dressed in black near the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The officer, who was not wearing the proper insignia, tried to obstruct her journalistic work. She was reporting on the arrest of opposition politicians Aleko Elisashvili and Zurab Datunashvili by the criminal police.
04-12-2024
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Physical injury | Physical violence
Riot Police
Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds