US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Georgia Over 'Foreign Agent' Law
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The US is reviewing its cooperation with Georgia over a controversial "foreign agent" law that has sparked mass protests in Tbilisi. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced visa restrictions for individuals undermining democracy in Georgia, believed to be members of the ruling Georgian Dream party. The law, which mandates NGOs and media receiving over 20% foreign funding to register as foreign agents, has been vetoed by Georgia's president but may still pass. Critics argue the law mimics Russian tactics to suppress dissent, while the US and EU warn it could harm Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration goals.
- US reviews co-operation with Georgia over 'foreign agent' law BBC.com
- Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy for Undermining Democracy in Georgia and Comprehensive Review of All U.S.-Georgia Cooperation - United States Department of State Department of State
- US restricts visas for Georgia over ‘foreign agent’ bill Al Jazeera English
- Russia admits Islamic State behind Crocus Hall terrorist attack, still tries to blame Ukraine Kyiv Independent
- US issues new visa restrictions, will review relationship with Georgia in response to ‘foreign agents’ bill CNN
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