“We, the democratic opposition parties in Georgia, call for an independent international inquiry, conducted by credible international bodies, to establish the facts, determine accountability, and prevent any further use of such substances,” seven opposition parties said in a joint statement.

According to the statement, the parties also urge international partners to “consider introducing temporary restrictions on the transfer of any specialized equipment or means that could be used in violation of international standards and against the civilian population.”

“A recent BBC investigation has recently presented serious evidence that the Georgian Dream (GD) illegitimate government used prohibited chemical substances during its violent dispersal of peaceful protests back in 2024.

If confirmed, this would constitute a severe violation of international norms, human rights obligations, and Georgia’s commitments under international conventions.
In a country where all state institutions are subordinated to a single political party, an impartial internal investigation is unrealistic. The authorities have shown no intention to ensure transparency or invite international scrutiny—steps that any accountable government would take in the face of such accusations.
We, the democratic opposition parties in Georgia, call for an independent international inquiry, conducted by credible international bodies, to establish the facts, determine accountability, and prevent any further use of such substances.

We also call on our international partners to consider introducing temporary restrictions on the transfer of any specialized equipment or means that could be used in violation of international standards and against the civilian population. Imposing such restrictions on the Georgian Dream’s illegitimate government would serve as a preventive measure and would significantly reduce the risk of further grave human rights abuses.

In coordination with democratic partners and experts, we are already working to document all relevant information and provide it to the appropriate international institutions. Our shared goal is clear: to prevent any continued or future use of these substances before a change of government occurs, should the findings of the BBC investigation be confirmed.

Until full clarity is established, strong, coordinated international response is essential. Decisive external pressure would ensure that the regime fully understands the consequences of actions that endanger its own citizens,” notes the statement signed by the following opposition parties: Ahali, Girchi, European Georgia, National Democratic Party, Freedom Square, Strategy Agmashenebeli, and Federalists.