May 02, 2024, 05:45PM ISTSource: TOI.inWatch as chaos unfolds in Georgia's Parliament over the "Foreign Agents" bill, triggering mass protests.
Lawmakers came to blows during a heated debate, reflecting deep divisions over the legislation.
Opposition lawmaker Aleko Elisashvili even physically confronted colleague Mamuka Mdinaradze.
This bill, demanding heavy foreign-funded media and NGOs to register as 'foreign agents,' has critics fearing it would restrict free speech and hinder operations.
The situation has strained Georgia's relations with Western allies, as thousands rally for the bill's withdrawal.
May 02, 2024, 05:45PM IST
Source: TOI.in
Watch as chaos unfolds in Georgia's Parliament over the "Foreign Agents" bill, triggering mass protests. Lawmakers came to blows during a heated debate, reflecting deep divisions over the legislation. Opposition lawmaker Aleko Elisashvili even physically confronted colleague Mamuka Mdinaradze. This bill, demanding heavy foreign-funded media and NGOs to register as 'foreign agents,' has critics fearing it would restrict free speech and hinder operations. The situation has strained Georgia's relations with Western allies, as thousands rally for the bill's withdrawal.
