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
  • 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.
  • 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.
12