On December 7, a live broadcast by TV Pirveli captured a shocking incident involving its crew as they arrived at the scene where masked individuals were violently attacking protesters. The assailants prevented the journalists from filming, resulting in Maka Chikhladze being thrown to the ground and kicked, while camera operator Giorgi Shetsiruli was brutally assaulted by the group, sustaining significant injuries. This alarming footage highlights the escalating violence against journalists covering protests in Georgia.
IPI demands immediate release of veteran journalist Mzia Amaglobeli
The IPI global network calls for the release of veteran Georgian journalist and IPI member Mzia Amaglobeli, who has been ordered to remain in pre-trial detention after being arrested on January 12.
