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

12.05.2025
Matkopi
An Individual
Persecution based on professional grounds

Incident Type:

Damage to equipment Physical injury Physical violence Verbal abuse

Crew of “TV Pirveli” Attacked and Equipment Seized

On May 12, 2025, in Kvemo Kartli, a journalist and a cameraman from TV Pirveli, who were investigating the resignation of former Deputy Governor Giorgi Shinjikashvili, were physically attacked by the former official’s father.

08.05.2025
Akhaltsikhe
Administrative entity
Interference with professional duties

Incident Type:

Prohibition on entering an administrative building

Media Not Allowed into Public Session at Samtskhe-Javakheti State Administration

On May 8, 2025, the media was not allowed into a public session at the Samtskhe-Javakheti State Administration, where the new governor was being introduced. This information was reported by TOK2Region.

07.05.2025
Tbilisi
Administrative entity
Interference with professional duties

Incident Type:

Prohibition on entering an administrative building

At the “Georgian Dream” party congress, online media was not allowed

On May 7, 2025, online media was restricted from covering the "Georgian Dream" congress. The official reason given was the limited number of available seats.

07.05.2025
Batumi
Police
Persecution based on professional grounds

Incident Type:

Arrest

Ministry of Internal Affairs Initiates Another Administrative Case Against Mzia Amaghlobeli

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched yet another administrative case against Mzia Amaghlobeli, founder of the independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti.

07.05.2025
Tbilisi
an official
Interference with professional duties

Incident Type:

Prohibition on entering an administrative building

Journalists were not allowed to attend the public conference of Georgian judges

On May 7, 2025, a judges' conference was held in Tbilisi, where, apart from the Public Broadcaster’s “First Channel,” no media representatives were allowed access. According to TV Pirveli, journalist Mariam Gaprindashvili and her cameraman were even prevented from entering the courtyard.

05.05.2025
Tbilisi
the Georgian Public Broadcaste
Interference with professional duties

Incident Type:

Unlawful dismissal

Public Broadcaster Shuts Down the Program “Real Space”

On May 5, 2025, employees of the Georgian Public Broadcaster's program "Real Space" announced that the show had been officially canceled by the broadcaster’s decision.

04.02.2025
Georgia
Administrative entity
Persecution based on professional grounds

Incident Type:

Prohibition on entering an administrative building

Journalists Repeatedly Face Restrictions on Access to Georgia’s Parliament

On February 4, 2025, the Parliament of Georgia imposed a “Yellow” (elevated) security level that restricted journalists’ access to the parliamentary building.

02.02.2025
Georgia
Riot Police
Interference with professional duties

Incident Type:

Damage to equipment Physical injury Prohibition on filming

At a peaceful protest near Tbilisi Mall 11 journalists were unlawfully prevented from doing their jobs

On February 2, during a peaceful protest held near "Tbilisi Mall," 10 media representatives were unlawfully obstructed from carrying out their professional duties. Some journalists sustained physical injuries.

01.02.2025
Georgia
an official
Persecution based on professional grounds

Incident Type:

Discreditation

Shalva Papuashvili threatens the independent online media outlet Publika

On February 1, Shalva Papuashvili, leader of the Georgian Dream party, accused the online publication Publika of announcing the commission of a criminal offense.

14.01.2025
Adjara
Police
Persecution based on professional grounds

Incident Type:

Arrest

Journalists’ Safety in Georgia

Incidents

Crew of “TV Pirveli” Attacked and Equipment Seized

Media Not Allowed into Public Session at Samtskhe-Javakheti State Administration

At the “Georgian Dream” party congress, online media was not allowed

Ministry of Internal Affairs Initiates Another Administrative Case Against Mzia Amaghlobeli

Journalists were not allowed to attend the public conference of Georgian judges

Public Broadcaster Shuts Down the Program “Real Space”

Journalists Repeatedly Face Restrictions on Access to Georgia’s Parliament

At a peaceful protest near Tbilisi Mall 11 journalists were unlawfully prevented from doing their jobs

Shalva Papuashvili threatens the independent online media outlet Publika

Founder and Director of Batumelebi detained on criminal charges