Physical Attack on TV Pirveli Crew

07 December 2024

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.

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