Georgia: Russian Border Opening Plan Under Scrutiny
Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.
30 Nov 09
Mixed motives seen in proposed move to end three-year frontier closure.
Journalists in ethnic Azeri province of Georgia say IWPR has helped to markedly improve their reporting skills.
An IWPR reporting project inspires participants to set up their own journalism network.
They say the country’s immigration law makes it hard for them to gain permanent residence permits.
They considers new tactics after having little to show for months of demos.
Activists cite cases where they claim members of opposition convicted in totally - or partially - fabricated trials.
Press and broadcasters seen as subservient, misleading many about their safety.
Georgian politicians start local election campaign seven months early.