US Sanctions Georgian Officials for Human Rights Violations

The Biden administration imposes asset freezes and visa bans on key figures over violent crackdowns on protests against a controversial law.

The US Treasury and State Departments announced sanctions on four Georgian individuals, including two top Interior Ministry officials and two media figures.
Sanctions target officials Zviad Kharazishvili and Mileri Lagazauri for their roles in violently suppressing peaceful protests against the new 'foreign agent' law.
Media figures Konstantine Morgoshia and Zurab Makharadze are accused of spreading disinformation and inciting violence through the Alt-Info platform.
The controversial law, passed in May, requires NGOs and media receiving over 20% foreign funding to register as 'pursuing the interests of a foreign power.'
The US has also imposed visa bans on more than 60 Georgian officials, business leaders, and law enforcement officers for undermining democracy.