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Ros Atkins on… Georgia’s protests, Russia and the West

Ros Atkins on… Georgia’s protests, Russia and the West
May 18, 2024



This week the Georgian parliament handed a divisive legislation that sparked weeks of mass protests.Critics say the invoice – which they name the “Russian legislation” – might be used to threaten civil liberties. NGOs and media that obtain greater than 20% in their investment from out of the country must sign up as “bearing the pursuits of a international energy”.Georgia’s govt says the legislation is vital to extend transparency and withstand what it calls “international domination”.The BBC’s research editor Ros Atkins examines how the protests are connected to Georgia’s place between alignment with the EU and Nato, or its ancient ties to Moscow.Produced by way of Michael Cox and Mary Fuller

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