Georgia's Parliament Approves Controversial "Foreign Agents" Bill Amid Clashes

Georgia's Parliament Approves Controversial "Foreign Agents" Bill Amid Clashes
Georgia's parliament has approved the "foreign agents" bill, amid clashes between riot police and protesters in the capital, Tbilisi. The bill requires organisations receiving over 20% of funding from abroad to register as "agents of foreign influence." Opponents say it is similar to Russian laws that were allegedly used by the Kremlin to suppress dissent in the country. Despite widespread opposition and EU warnings that it could derail Georgia's membership bid, the ruling Georgian Dream party pushed through the legislation. President Salome Zourabichvili has vowed to veto the bill. The "Foreign Agents" bill has ignited nightly protests in the capital, Tbilisi, with thousands gathering for over a month. Meanwhile, the US has warned regarding "democratic backsliding" of Georgia.
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[@mlg1279]

Good. 👍 India needs to make similar laws.

[@RohlatKapcak]

Indian baljeet go away clean the streets