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Journalists’ Safety in Georgia

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  • 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
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  • 01.12.2024
  • Georgia
  • Riot Police
  • Interference with professional duties | Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Arrest Physical 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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