Day: April 18, 2024

Georgian protesters called on the government to withdraw its controversial “foreign agents” bill, which would require organizations with foreign funding to register their activities. For a third straight day, thousands rallied on April 17 outside parliament, which was surrounded by police. Speaking to Current Time, some protesters said the bill was similar to legislation that was used in Russia to silence dissent. While the bill passed its first reading, protesters hope that ongoing demonstrations will force the ruling party to “back down.”

Thousands of Georgians protested for a third straight night outside the parliament building in Tbilisi on April 17, calling on the government to withdraw its controversial “foreign agents” bill. Critics say it is similar to legislation that was used in Russia to silence dissent.

How Georgia’s Ruling Party Is Using Laws On ‘Foreign Agents’ And ‘Gay Propaganda’ To Maintain Its Grip On Power  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Joint Russia-Turkey monitoring center in Karabakh to be closed, media report  NEWS.am

Azerbaijani NGOs and residents of Garabagh and Eastern Zangazur addressed an open letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on the occasion of a campaign started for separatist Ruben Vardanyan’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, Azernews reports.

Anar Akhundov has been appointed the new deputy minister of the economy of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports.

Parliament of Azerbaijan and Congress of New Caledonia sign memorandum of co-op  Trend News Agency

Suspects of organizing a channel for the sale of human organs have been detained in Kyrgyzstan