The United States has announced new visa restrictions and a comprehensive review of its bilateral relations with Georgia following the passage of a 'foreign agents' bill, likened to Russian legislation, which has sparked widespread protests. Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted the move as a response to what the US perceives as repressive laws undermining democracy in the South Caucasus nation. The controversial bill, which has led to mass demonstrations across Georgia, is seen by critics as an attempt to stifle dissent and curtail the freedom of the press. The US measures aim to target individuals involved in the enactment and enforcement of the bill, signaling a significant downturn in US-Georgia relations over concerns of democratic backsliding.
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It's about time the US took a strong stand against Georgia's oppressive 'foreign agents' bill; democracy and free speech must be protected globally.
I'm really glad to see the US taking a stand against what seems like a clear move away from democratic values in Georgia. The 'foreign agents' bill is troubling because it mirrors tactics used by authoritarian regimes to suppress free speech and control the narrative. It's important that we support the people of Georgia who are fighting for their rights and push back against laws that threaten democracy and freedom of the press.
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US issues new visa restrictions, will review relationship with Georgia in response to ‘foreign agents’ bill
https://yahoo.com/news/us-issues-visa-restrictions-review
The US State Department is implementing a new visa restriction policy in response to a repressive law and crackdowns on protests in Georgia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Thursday.
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