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Protests continue after 'foreign agents' bill passed into law in Georgia

Georgian political parties supporters protest during a rally against a draft bill on 'foreign agents' in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia, 14 May 2024. The draft bill on 'foreign agents' was adopted in Georgia in the final third reading. A total of 84 deputies voted for, and 30 against. The law will be sent to the Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili for signing, who has vowed to veto it. EPA/DAVID MDZINARISHVILI Source: EPA / DAVID MDZINARISHVILI/EPA

Protests have erupted in Georgia over a ‘foreign influence’ bill, dubbed the ‘Russian Law’, which critics argue threatens free speech and could hinder Georgia’s European Union aspirations. The bill, which passed Parliament with a large margin, has sparked international concern and could affect US-Georgia relations if not vetoed by Georgia's president.

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Protests have erupted in Georgia over a ‘foreign influence’ bill, dubbed the ‘Russian Law’, which critics argue threatens free speech and could hinder Georgia’s European Union aspirations. The bill, which passed Parliament with a large margin, has sparked international concern and could affect US-Georgia relations if not vetoed by Georgia's president.

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