Georgia: New Laws Devastate Independent Civic Groups

Georgian authorities are taking steps to restrict independent civil society groups. New laws have been put in place that affect foreign funding and impose certain labels on groups. These laws also pose severe penalties for activists and independent groups. Further details about the situation are available from Human Rights Watch. The organization has expressed concern about the impact of these laws on independent groups in the area. It is reported that protesters have gathered outside the Georgian parliament in response to the situation. More information can be found through the source, which has called for the repeal of these laws and increased support for independent groups.