Pro-government/Propaganda television station “POSTV”
Persecution for expressing critical position
Incident Type:
Verbal attack→Discrediting
Attempt to Discredit Journalist Nanuka Zhorzholiani
On February 12, POST TV Analitika disseminated visual material about journalist Nanuka Zhorzholiani via social media, aimed at damaging her professional reputation and discrediting her. The content and format of the material contain degrading messages that go beyond the standards of expression permissible within the bounds of public interest and indicate an attempt to discredit the journalist.
Attack on property→Seizure or confiscation of equipment
Interference→Prohibition on filming
A Journalist from the Online Outlet “Publika” Was Obstructed While Performing Professional Duties
On February 11, 2026, in Tbilisi, at the Paragraph Hotel, during an event organized by the Iranian Embassy to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, unknown individuals obstructed a journalist from the online outlet “Publika” while performing their professional duties. A man dressed in traditional attire seized the journalist’s phone and threw it, then forced them to delete the recorded material. To ensure the journalist had complied, the individuals accessed their personal information without permission, including private photos, videos, and mobile applications. According to the outlet, the journalist’s press ID and personal identification were also confiscated, and photos were taken of both the journalist and the documents.
“Georgian Dream” MP Tea Tsulukiani Insults Journalist Nanuka Jorjoliani and Attempts to Discredit Her
Former Georgian Minister of Culture and Justice and current “Georgian Dream” MP Tea Tsulukiani insulted television host Nanuka Jorjoliani and attempted to discredit her using a doctored photo.
“Georgian Dream” Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili Discredits Radio Liberty
On February 2, 2026, during a live broadcast on the pro-government “Rustavi 2,” Georgian Dream’s Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili referred to Radio Liberty as a tool of Western propaganda and spread misinformation about the media outlet’s funding sources.
Administrative body | Tskhinvali State Security Service
Persecution based on professional grounds
Incident Type:
Personal information
The “State Security Committee” of Occupied Tskhinvali Publishes Personal Data of Former Voice of America Journalist
The so-called State Security Committee of the Tskhinvali region, occupied by the Russian Federation, has published the personal data of former Voice of America correspondent Nino Dalakishvili.
Shalva Papuashvili Continues to Discredit Independent Online Media
The Chair of Parliament from “Georgian Dream,” Shalva Papuashvili, has once again engaged in discrediting independent online media, first on the air of TV company “Imedi,” and later on his personal social media page.
“Georgian Dream” Announces New Repressive Legislative Amendments
On 28 January, following a meeting of the parliamentary majority of Georgian Dream, it was announced that the party intends to initiate a new legislative package during the spring session. The package will include amendments to the Law on Grants, the Criminal Code, the Code of Administrative Offences, and the Law on Political Associations of Citizens.
Attack on property→Seizure or confiscation of equipment
Interference
Verbal attack→Intimidation/Threats
Formula Journalist Obstructed on Duty, Phone Confiscated and Footage Deleted, Threatened with Arrest
On January 26, 2026, Formula TV journalist Nano Chakvetadze had her phone confiscated, the footage recorded on site was deleted, and she was threatened with arrest.
