Incidents

29.11.2024
Georgia
Riot Police
Interference with professional duties

Incident Type:

Detention/Arrest Physical injury Physical violence Verbal insult

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.

26.11.2025
Tbilisi
Law enforcement
Persecution for expressing critical position | Risk of media outlet closure

Incident Type:

Detention/Arrest Legal incident

TV Pirveli journalist Giorgi Mamniashvili was detained while carrying out his professional duties

On November 22, during a protest in Tbilisi, near Ingorokva Street, “TV Pirveli” journalist Giorgi Mamniashvili was detained. According to the television company, the journalist was performing his professional duties at the time of his arrest and was covering the protest. For several hours, the “TV Pirveli” newsroom was unable to get in touch with him.

Journalists’ Safety in Georgia

On November 28-29, During the coverage of the protests 40 members of the media were detained, injured, or obstructed in their professional work

TV Pirveli journalist Giorgi Mamniashvili was detained while carrying out his professional duties