US Embassy urges gov’t to hold lawbreakers accountable, make it clear that violence is unacceptable
US Embassy urges gov’t to hold lawbreakers accountable, make it clear that violence is unacceptable
20:20, 08.07.2023

The US Embassy in Georgia said that the Georgian authorities have a duty to protect the basic human rights of all of Georgia’s citizens, and called on the government to hold lawbreakers accountable to “make it clear that violence is unacceptable.”

“Today, Tbilisi Pride was forced to cancel its planned, closed event because an uncontrolled crowd threatening violence denied attendees their Constitutionally protected right to peacefully assemble. The Georgian authorities have a duty to protect the basic human rights of all of Georgia’s citizens.

The use or threat of violence and intimidation to silence differing views is undemocratic and contrary to Georgia’s history of tolerance, compassion, and pluralism.

We call on the authorities to hold accountable all those who broke the law and make clear that violence is unacceptable,” reads the statement.



By - Elene Dobordjginidze

Politics
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