Free Media Against the Russian Law

15 May 2024

#YestoEurope #NoToRussianLaw – Cameramen, reporters, investigative journalists, fact-checkers, and photographers are united against the “Russian law.”

During protests, there were numerous reports of violence against activists and interference with journalists’ work. Media professionals are speaking out against the law’s harmful impact on media freedom and freedom of expression.

The campaign lasted three weeks, generating significant public engagement on social media.

#YestoEurope #NotoRussianLaw-Address of Media Representatives
Aka Jorbenadze, Cameraman
Giorgi Shetsiruli, Cameramen
Lika Zakashvili, Journalist
Nino Ramishvili, Investigative Journalist
Robi Zaridze, Investigative Journalist
Salome Bokuchava, Journalist
Nino Zhizhilashvili, Journalist
George Gogua, Journalist
Guram Muradov, Photographer

On this topic

List of incidents involving Georgian media representatives

Mass Crackdown on Media Representatives on the Night of November 28-29

During the dispersal of the peaceful protest, law enforcements launched a punitive operation against journalists, photographers, and cameramen, resulting in injuries to more than 30 media representatives who were obstructed from performing their professional duties.

Media Advocacy Coalition Statement on Violence Against Journalists