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US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Georgia Over Controversial 'Foreign Agents' Law

Georgian Dream party faces international backlash as it moves to override presidential veto on Russian-style legislation.

  • Mass protests erupt in Tbilisi against the 'foreign agents' bill, seen as a threat to democracy.
  • The law mandates NGOs and media with over 20% foreign funding to register as 'foreign agents'.
  • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces visa restrictions and a review of bilateral relations.
  • EU officials warn the bill could hinder Georgia's EU membership aspirations.
  • Georgian PM claims he received assassination threats related to the bill from an EU commissioner.
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