- 🇬🇪 | 1/5: Georgian authorities raided the homes of individuals tied to funds supporting protesters and activists early this morning, escalating the crackdown on dissent amid ongoing protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party. #GeorgiaProtests
- 2/5: Among those targeted were journalist Nanuka Zhorzholiani, whose fund has aided protesters, and Aleko Tskitishvili of Human Rights House Tbilisi, both previously impacted by asset freezes in March 2025 for their support of civic activism.
- 3/5: Mariam Bajelidze, a pregnant ex-member of the Shame Movement, was also raided. The Shame Movement ceased operations in October 2024, yet Bajelidze remains a target. Her 7-year-old daughter was at home during the search, raising concerns over the raid’s impact.Apr 29, 2025 06:30
- 4/5: The raids follow the seizure of funds in March 2025, which supported protesters fined or dismissed for activism. Authorities claim the funds encouraged “illegal actions”, a narrative critics say is designed to stifle the #GeorgiaProtests movement.
- 5/5: Bajelidze was barred from recording the search and prevented from waiting for her lawyer, despite her pregnancy and the presence of her young child. This has sparked outrage among human rights groups monitoring Georgia’s crackdown.
