Eter Turadze
@eturadze.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief at Batumelebi.ge | @netgazeti.org
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⭕️ Georgia’s imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli jointly shortlisted for the 2025 Sakharov Prize together with Belarus’s Andrzej Poczobut. (1/2)
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia #TerrorInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime #Sakharov
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia #TerrorInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime #Sakharov
October 16, 2025 at 9:40 AM
⭕️ Georgia’s imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli jointly shortlisted for the 2025 Sakharov Prize together with Belarus’s Andrzej Poczobut. (1/2)
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia #TerrorInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime #Sakharov
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia #TerrorInGeorgia #JournalismIsNotACrime #Sakharov
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⭕️Georgian Dream held a special briefing devoted to journalist Mzia Amaglobeli receiving the 2025 IPI–IMS World Press Freedom Hero Award.
⭕️"A continuation of the unfair political attitude toward our country," - GD complained.
#FreeMzia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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⭕️"A continuation of the unfair political attitude toward our country," - GD complained.
#FreeMzia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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October 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
⭕️Georgian Dream held a special briefing devoted to journalist Mzia Amaglobeli receiving the 2025 IPI–IMS World Press Freedom Hero Award.
⭕️"A continuation of the unfair political attitude toward our country," - GD complained.
#FreeMzia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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⭕️"A continuation of the unfair political attitude toward our country," - GD complained.
#FreeMzia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
batumelebi.netgazeti.ge/articles-in-...
Mzia Amaglobeli and the Georgian Resistance Movement were awarded the Forum 2000 International Award for Courage and Responsibility.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Mzia Amaglobeli and the Georgian Resistance Movement were awarded the Forum 2000 International Award for Courage and Responsibility.
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🔴After freezing the bank accounts of 7 NGOs, the GD propaganda channel, TV Imedi, attempted to portray these organizations as engaged in “state sabotage.”
The channel aired documents showing that the CSOs had purchased respirators, protective goggles & other protective items worth $3,230.
#Georgia
The channel aired documents showing that the CSOs had purchased respirators, protective goggles & other protective items worth $3,230.
#Georgia
TV Imedi Publishes $3,230 PPE Purchase Records as ‘Evidence’ in ‘State Sabotage’ Allegations Against Georgian NGOs - Batumelebi
Repression In Georgia •
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August 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🔴After freezing the bank accounts of 7 NGOs, the GD propaganda channel, TV Imedi, attempted to portray these organizations as engaged in “state sabotage.”
The channel aired documents showing that the CSOs had purchased respirators, protective goggles & other protective items worth $3,230.
#Georgia
The channel aired documents showing that the CSOs had purchased respirators, protective goggles & other protective items worth $3,230.
#Georgia
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🗣️"We are serving only public interest that's why even voluntarily in this restrictive and repressive environment we are ready to continue our work," - Tamta Mikeladze speaks about the different repressive mechanisms.
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#GeorgiaProtests
#RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
#RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia
August 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🗣️"We are serving only public interest that's why even voluntarily in this restrictive and repressive environment we are ready to continue our work," - Tamta Mikeladze speaks about the different repressive mechanisms.
batumelebi.ge/articles-in-...
#GeorgiaProtests
#RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
#RepressionInGeorgia #Georgia
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🆘Prosecutor’s Office petitioned the court for this measure within the framework of an ongoing investigation into “ mobilizing funds for actions directed against Georgia’s constitutional order and the foundations of national security.” #RepressionInGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests
#Georgia
#GeorgiaProtests
#Georgia
In Connection with Pro-EU Protests, Court Freezes Bank Accounts of 7 CSOs Citing Alleged Sabotage - Batumelebi
Repression In Georgia •
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August 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🆘Prosecutor’s Office petitioned the court for this measure within the framework of an ongoing investigation into “ mobilizing funds for actions directed against Georgia’s constitutional order and the foundations of national security.” #RepressionInGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests
#Georgia
#GeorgiaProtests
#Georgia
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🔴 The #Tbilisi City Court has granted the Prosecutor’s Office’s motion to freeze the bank accounts of 7 CSOs as part of a sabotage investigation.
❌ Authorities allege the groups bought gas masks, goggles, respirators, masks & pepper spray for protesters.
#GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia
❌ Authorities allege the groups bought gas masks, goggles, respirators, masks & pepper spray for protesters.
#GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia
August 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🔴 The #Tbilisi City Court has granted the Prosecutor’s Office’s motion to freeze the bank accounts of 7 CSOs as part of a sabotage investigation.
❌ Authorities allege the groups bought gas masks, goggles, respirators, masks & pepper spray for protesters.
#GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia
❌ Authorities allege the groups bought gas masks, goggles, respirators, masks & pepper spray for protesters.
#GeorgiaProtests #RepressionInGeorgia
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Georgia's imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of Batumelebi & Netgazeti, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. She is joined by Ukrainian journalist Maksym Butkevych and Azerbaijani journalist Ulvi Hasanli. The winner will be announced on 29 Sept.
#FreeMzia
#FreeMzia
August 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Georgia's imprisoned journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of Batumelebi & Netgazeti, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. She is joined by Ukrainian journalist Maksym Butkevych and Azerbaijani journalist Ulvi Hasanli. The winner will be announced on 29 Sept.
#FreeMzia
#FreeMzia
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🔦“The Light Must Stay On” — on day 267 of #GeorgiaProtests, people marched in support of independent online media.
The campaign unites 22 outlets against repressive laws threatening them with financial ruin, raising donations to cover basic needs and remain operational.
🔴 www.sinatle.media
The campaign unites 22 outlets against repressive laws threatening them with financial ruin, raising donations to cover basic needs and remain operational.
🔴 www.sinatle.media
August 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🔦“The Light Must Stay On” — on day 267 of #GeorgiaProtests, people marched in support of independent online media.
The campaign unites 22 outlets against repressive laws threatening them with financial ruin, raising donations to cover basic needs and remain operational.
🔴 www.sinatle.media
The campaign unites 22 outlets against repressive laws threatening them with financial ruin, raising donations to cover basic needs and remain operational.
🔴 www.sinatle.media
Russian children. They are prepared for war from an early age.
August 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Russian children. They are prepared for war from an early age.
220 days have passed since Mzia Amaghlobeli’s unlawful imprisonment. Under the illegitimate government of the “Georgian Dream,” she is held alongside 64 other political and conscience prisoners.
August 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
220 days have passed since Mzia Amaghlobeli’s unlawful imprisonment. Under the illegitimate government of the “Georgian Dream,” she is held alongside 64 other political and conscience prisoners.
Georgian activists fighting for their country’s European future
August 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Georgian activists fighting for their country’s European future
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🗣️ "A statement that the war was started by Georgia — no matter how bad a ruler #Georgia had at the time, that ruler still represented Georgia — directly harms Georgia’s territorial integrity and the hope that one day it might be restored," says analyst Kakha Gogolashvili.
#Interview👇
#Interview👇
“Russia’s Pressure on Georgia” — Breaking Down Kobakhidze’s Statement on the Origin of the August 2008 War - Batumelebi
August 2008 War • Stories from the South Caucasus •
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August 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🗣️ "A statement that the war was started by Georgia — no matter how bad a ruler #Georgia had at the time, that ruler still represented Georgia — directly harms Georgia’s territorial integrity and the hope that one day it might be restored," says analyst Kakha Gogolashvili.
#Interview👇
#Interview👇
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🔴 As trials of prisoners of conscience from the pro-European #GeorgiaProtests continue, eight have been convicted by August 12 — all having pleaded not guilty.
Two pleaded guilty and sought plea deals but were sentenced without leniency. Only one was acquitted and released in court.
#Georgia
Two pleaded guilty and sought plea deals but were sentenced without leniency. Only one was acquitted and released in court.
#Georgia
Veteran of 2008 Russo-Georgian War, Prisoner of Conscience Jailed for Two Years in War Anniversary Week - Batumelebi
August 2008 War • Repression In Georgia •
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August 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🔴 As trials of prisoners of conscience from the pro-European #GeorgiaProtests continue, eight have been convicted by August 12 — all having pleaded not guilty.
Two pleaded guilty and sought plea deals but were sentenced without leniency. Only one was acquitted and released in court.
#Georgia
Two pleaded guilty and sought plea deals but were sentenced without leniency. Only one was acquitted and released in court.
#Georgia
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🟥Georgian Dream’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze accuses #Georgia of starting the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War
🟥 On the 17th anniversary of #August2008War - August 7, Kobakhidze stated that in 2008 the Georgian government was acting on orders from the “deep state.“
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🟥 On the 17th anniversary of #August2008War - August 7, Kobakhidze stated that in 2008 the Georgian government was acting on orders from the “deep state.“
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August 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🟥Georgian Dream’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze accuses #Georgia of starting the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War
🟥 On the 17th anniversary of #August2008War - August 7, Kobakhidze stated that in 2008 the Georgian government was acting on orders from the “deep state.“
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🟥 On the 17th anniversary of #August2008War - August 7, Kobakhidze stated that in 2008 the Georgian government was acting on orders from the “deep state.“
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🟥 On the 17th anniversary of the #August2008War, Georgian Dream-appointed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called the war an “adventure” by Georgia’s previous government and claimed that the Georgian side was not carrying out a defensive operation, but offensive actions.
#Georgia
#Georgia
Georgian Dream’s PM Irakli Kobakhidze Accuses Georgia of Starting the August 2008 Russia-Georgia War - Batumelebi
August 2008 War •
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August 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🟥 On the 17th anniversary of the #August2008War, Georgian Dream-appointed Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called the war an “adventure” by Georgia’s previous government and claimed that the Georgian side was not carrying out a defensive operation, but offensive actions.
#Georgia
#Georgia
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🟥 Judge Nino Sakhelashvili has sentenced journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to 2yrs in prison, ignoring widespread calls from local and international human rights and press freedom organizations to release her and end what they describe as politically motivated prosecution tied to her journalism.
#FreeMzia
#FreeMzia
Judge Sentences Journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to 2 Years in Prison Despite International Outcry - Batumelebi
Mzia Amaglobeli •
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August 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🟥 Judge Nino Sakhelashvili has sentenced journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to 2yrs in prison, ignoring widespread calls from local and international human rights and press freedom organizations to release her and end what they describe as politically motivated prosecution tied to her journalism.
#FreeMzia
#FreeMzia
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Appalling - but unsurprising - news from Georgia today.
#MziaAmaglobeli sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment.
Mzia is a tenacious journalist & a visionary publisher. I am proud to act as international counsel. I & my Georgian & international colleagues will now be taking urgent steps to #FreeMzia.
#MziaAmaglobeli sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment.
Mzia is a tenacious journalist & a visionary publisher. I am proud to act as international counsel. I & my Georgian & international colleagues will now be taking urgent steps to #FreeMzia.
August 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Appalling - but unsurprising - news from Georgia today.
#MziaAmaglobeli sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment.
Mzia is a tenacious journalist & a visionary publisher. I am proud to act as international counsel. I & my Georgian & international colleagues will now be taking urgent steps to #FreeMzia.
#MziaAmaglobeli sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment.
Mzia is a tenacious journalist & a visionary publisher. I am proud to act as international counsel. I & my Georgian & international colleagues will now be taking urgent steps to #FreeMzia.
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🔴 Following the sentencing of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to two years in prison on what are widely viewed as politically motivated charges, 24 diplomatic missions issued a joint statement calling for her release.
#FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime
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#FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime
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August 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🔴 Following the sentencing of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli to two years in prison on what are widely viewed as politically motivated charges, 24 diplomatic missions issued a joint statement calling for her release.
#FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime
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#FreeMzia #JournalismIsNotACrime
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⭕️The Clooney Foundation for Justice expresses concern over the charges brought against Mzia Amaglobeli and the way the proceedings were conducted.
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
“We Will Be Watching the Verdict Closely” — Clooney Foundation for Justice on Mzia Amaglobeli’s Case - Batumelebi
Mzia Amaglobeli •
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August 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
⭕️The Clooney Foundation for Justice expresses concern over the charges brought against Mzia Amaglobeli and the way the proceedings were conducted.
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
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🔎 #Armenia and #Azerbaijan have turned their backs on #Russia in the South #Caucasus. So, what role is #Turkey gaining in the region, and what changes for #Georgia if it remains in Russia’s orbit?
Batumelebi spoke to expert on Turkey Kamran Osmanli.
🔴Read the interview in English 👇
Batumelebi spoke to expert on Turkey Kamran Osmanli.
🔴Read the interview in English 👇
Interview: As the Caucasus Turns Away from Russia, What Role Will Turkey Play — and What’s Next for Georgia? - Batumelebi
Azerbaijan • Caucasus • თურქეთი • რუსეთი •
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July 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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🗣️"To this day, I struggle to eat.
Because I feel disgusted - by everything about this situation.." - On July 14, journalist Mzia Amaglobeli told the court how she was treated after two arrests — for a poster and a slap.
🟥The final hearing is scheduled for August 1st.
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests
Because I feel disgusted - by everything about this situation.." - On July 14, journalist Mzia Amaglobeli told the court how she was treated after two arrests — for a poster and a slap.
🟥The final hearing is scheduled for August 1st.
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests
Mzia Amaglobeli Testifies About Arrests and Mistreatment
YouTube video by ბათუმელები / Batumelebi
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July 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🗣️"To this day, I struggle to eat.
Because I feel disgusted - by everything about this situation.." - On July 14, journalist Mzia Amaglobeli told the court how she was treated after two arrests — for a poster and a slap.
🟥The final hearing is scheduled for August 1st.
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests
Because I feel disgusted - by everything about this situation.." - On July 14, journalist Mzia Amaglobeli told the court how she was treated after two arrests — for a poster and a slap.
🟥The final hearing is scheduled for August 1st.
#FreeMzia #GeorgiaProtests
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🟥 When an illegitimate regime persistently violates #humanrights, what should #journalists do?
🟥 Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of @netgazeti.org is on trial in #Georgia.
🟥 Irma Dimitradze tells her story: open.spotify.com/show/0VqoA7c...
@terjehelland.bsky.social @sdoughtymp.bsky.social
🟥 Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of @netgazeti.org is on trial in #Georgia.
🟥 Irma Dimitradze tells her story: open.spotify.com/show/0VqoA7c...
@terjehelland.bsky.social @sdoughtymp.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🟥 When an illegitimate regime persistently violates #humanrights, what should #journalists do?
🟥 Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of @netgazeti.org is on trial in #Georgia.
🟥 Irma Dimitradze tells her story: open.spotify.com/show/0VqoA7c...
@terjehelland.bsky.social @sdoughtymp.bsky.social
🟥 Mzia Amaglobeli, co-founder of @netgazeti.org is on trial in #Georgia.
🟥 Irma Dimitradze tells her story: open.spotify.com/show/0VqoA7c...
@terjehelland.bsky.social @sdoughtymp.bsky.social