Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

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Thousands of protesters gathered in Freedom Square, in central Tbilisi, on October 14, 2021 and called for the release of former Georgian President MIkheil Saakashvili, who was arrested on October 1. © IWPR

Political Polarisation Dogs Georgian Runoffs

Enmity and toxic rhetoric dominate discourse amid a second round of critical local elections.

29 Oct 21

A sign from a Belarusian pro-democracy rally from last year in Tbilisi. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Fears Over Georgia-Belarus Security Agreement

“The agreement is very dangerous for peaceful, non-violent citizens who are escaping torture.”

16 Sep 21

Luda Salia, who runs a care home in Khurvaleti, points out the occupation line and Russian military structures from her yard. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia: Taking a Stand Against Creeping Occupation

Ordinary citizens turn to small acts of protest to show their defiance.

5 Aug 21

Protestors gathered in front of Parliament on July 11 to condemn the death of Lekso Lashkarava after he was injured during the violent events of July 5 at the hands of far right groups. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia: Further Protests After Journalist Dies

Media workers demand immediate action over “green light for violence”.

21 Jul 21

A protest following the infamous night of June 20th, when police forcefully dispersed protestors. © Anastasia Mgaloblishvili

Georgia: Amnesty Bill Causes Further Tensions

Activists decry blanket pardon for all those involved in June 2019 protests.

8 Jun 21

Riot police as seen from the inside of the United National Movement's headquarters before they raided the building to take Nika Melia into custody. © Tamta Gogolakhe

Georgia’s Political Crisis Intensifies

Detention of opposition leader sparks new protests.

23 Feb 21

Activists gather in front of the MFA of Georgia to protest the arrest of cartographers Melashvili and Ilychova. (Photo: Anastasia Mgaloblishvili)

Tbilisi Accused of Manipulating Border Dispute

Mapmakers face long sentences if convicted of handing territory to Azerbaijan.

16 Dec 20

Protestors gather in front of parliament to demand new elections and the resignation of the chair of the Central Election Commission, Tamar Zhvania. (Photo: Anastasia Mgaloblishvili)

Georgia Faces Political Crisis

Refusing to accept election outcome, opposition demands fresh polls.

10 Nov 20

Church in Queen Darejan's palace in the old town of Tbilisi, Georgia. (Photo: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Mixing Religion and Politics in Georgia

Leaders on both sides look to leverage short-term gains in the upcoming polls.

14 Oct 20

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