Rustavi2
March 6, 2023
Revolutionary changes are needed, otherwise we will become a province of Russia – Levan Khabeishvili
Revolutionary changes are needed, we have to make revolutionary changes quickly, otherwise we will become a province of Russia. Such a statement made today the Chairman of United National Movement. [The party founded by Mikheil Saakashvili.]
“We should be mobilized and prepare for the fight. Everyone in the world saw that they do not care about the interests of the state, on the contrary, they want to sabotage the EU status.
“Revolutionary changes are needed quickly, we must change this situation through a revolution quickly, otherwise we will become a Russian province.
“That’s why I understand the protest of these people. Moreover, I call on all of you, young people, students, this country is yours, you should be the managers of the fate of this country and participants in the construction of this country,” said Levan Khabeishvili.
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Rustavi2
March 6, 2023
We urge the government not to proceed with this legislation – Kelly Degnan
We urge the government not to proceed with this legislation. Such a statement made today the US Ambassador to Georgia, while talking about the “foreign agents” law.
“[W]e urge the government not to proceed with this legislation. The United States, the UN, the EU, the Council of Europe…have all expressed deep concerns about this legislation that will likely stigmatize civil society…just as similar legislation has done in Russia and other countries like Russia.“
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Civil Georgia
March 6, 2023
Speaking to journalists today US Ambassador Kelly Degnan addressed the discussions on the Foreign Agents’ law currently taking place in the Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee.
She said: “We have not given up on the efforts to persuade and urge the government not to proceed with this legislation.” She recalled that the US, UN, EU, COE…have all expressed deep concerns about this legislation, that “will likely stigmatize civil society…just like similar legislation has done in Russia, and other countries like Russia.”
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Her German colleague, Ambassador Peter Fischer twitted [tweeted] that the EU’s position on the draft laws remains the same, quoting the EEAS statement made earlier, that “draft law’s adoption would be inconsistent with…Georgia’s EU…aspirations and with EU norms and values.”
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The Messenger
March 6, 2023
Ned Price: Washington Concerned About ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill
According to the Spokesperson for the United States Department Ned Price, Washington is concerned about the “foreign agents” bill.
Ned Price told reporters that whoever votes for this bill will be responsible for potentially jeopardizing Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic future.
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“Our opinion is simple. We noted this publicly and privately. Anyone who votes for this bill will be responsible for potentially jeopardizing Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic future.
Such a law…does not correspond to [what] we, the United States, aim to be Georgia’s partners and help them achieve this future.
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Price said that the adoption of this law will be of great concern to the US, although it is still a draft and now it is important to clearly state the position of the international community.
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“Obviously, the adoption and implementation of this law will be of great concern to us. We’re not going to cross that bridge. At this stage, this law is the first draft, which is being considered by the legislators of Georgia. That’s why we think that the most important thing we can do at this stage is to state our position and that of the international community without any doubt,” said Ned Price.
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Eurasianet
March 6, 2023
Protests, brawls erupt as Georgia’s ruling party tries to push through foreign agent bills
Parliament discussions about controversial foreign agent bills have led to protests, physical confrontations, and detentions in Georgia.
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Many pro-Western Georgians woke up unusually early on March 6 to arrive at the parliament building in Tbilisi in the hope of obstructing the ruling party’s plans to pass the bills through committee.
“I am asking more of you to come to the parliament and make more noise! We’re doing everything in our power, but unity will be decisive in this fight,” Ana Natsvlishvili, MP from the opposition Lelo for Georgia party….
Anti-bellum 
Putin`s “Foreign Agent`s Law” states that Non Government Organisations NGO s, Funded by External `Foreign `Money must be Registered at the State Office as “Foreign Agents”. The Georgian Law ,going through the Georgian Parliament will be the same. US NGOs like NED ,USAID and Soros Funded NGOs are Not acting in Georgia`s Interests, but the “Interests” of the Great American Empire; who want Georgian Forces to Attack Russian Forces in the Ukraine.
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Let us not forget about Foreign Agent (not organizations but singular) of which Saakashvili is one example as a dual citizen. US citizens could learn something from countries like Georgia and Russia who have the backbone to say no to this. Can we have a look at this Georgian or Russian legislation? We the people obviously need help drafting the Registered Foreign Agent legislation. Mobilize or become a province is right.
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