Media representatives demand PM’s resignation
Georgian media representatives are rallying in front of the Georgian Parliament following the death of TV Pirveli cameraman Aleksandre (Lekso) Lashkarava.
The protesters demand the resignation of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and prompt investigation of the case.
Deadline for @GovernmentGeo @GharibashviliGe’s resignation is due tomorrow morning.
— Shame Movement (@Shamemovement) July 11, 2021
“I want to promise Lekso that we will follow up this case to the end,” said TV Pirveli anchor Inga Grigolia.
? @GharibashviliGe, @GovernmentGeo resign! @MIAofGeorgia punish the organizers and executors of 5-6 July violence & Murderers of Lekso Lashkarava with full severity of law.#JusticeForLashkarava #EndMurderousGeoGov pic.twitter.com/K1qhK3Sbbg
— Shame Movement (@Shamemovement) July 11, 2021
Over seventy Georgian media organizations, including Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB), have appealed to the international community “to respond immediately and effectively to the purposive persecution of media representatives on Rustaveli Avenue on July 5, the facts of damage to health, obstruction of professional duties, and inaction of the Georgian government.”
Over 70 media outlets, including Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB), appealed to the international community following the death of TV Pirveli cameraman Aleksandre #Lashkarava https://t.co/WLXOWEV101
— 1tv.ge (@GPBroadcaster) July 11, 2021
TV Pirveli cameraman Lekso Lashkarava died earlier today after being assaulted by far-right activists on July 5. He was beaten in the Shame Movement office, stormed by anti-Tbilisi Pride members.
Interior Ministry launched a probe into the case under Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, involving incitement to suicide.
