“In two weeks, Georgian Dream has injured more journalists than during the war.” – Guram Rogava, a journalist.
Until now, not a single person has been identified and arrested for the attacks on journalists and media representatives.
The documentary represents collaboration of Movement and MAC.
SINCE NOVEMBER 28, OVER 90 INCIDENTS INVOLVING ATTACKS ON MEDIA PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED
Large-scale pro-European demonstrations in Georgia began on that date, following Irakli Kobakhidze’s announcement that “Georgian Dream” would suspend negotiations concerning EU membership. During these protests, incidents involving assaults on journalists, equipment confiscation, detentions, and disruptions to professional activities have been reported.
Law enforcement officials have, at times, acted aggressively towards journalists, resulting in severe injuries and hospitalization in certain cases. Specifically, there have been approximately 70 recorded instances of physical injury to media representatives, around 20 incidents of equipment confiscation, and up to 10 detentions of journalists during the protests.
Member organizations of the Media Advocacy Coalition, including the Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics, MediaChecker, and the Media Ombudsman, are actively documenting these events and maintaining an updated directory of the incidents.
