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Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall ‘shot at’ in Gori
A cross and the words ‘believe in our God’ were spray-painted on the outside of the building.
Editorial | Georgia’s government must stop legitimising homophobic violence
If the government is serious about democracy and human rights, they must dare to pursue policies based on equality, no matter the political cost.
Georgian State Security Service issue warning to neo-Nazis
Transparency International have accused far right groups of having ties to Russia.
Queer rights activists hold ‘guerrilla IDAHOTB demonstrations’ in Tbilisi after far-right threats
Despite a heavy police presence, one queer rights activist was attacked.
Forced from home for being queer
Faced with bullying, discrimination, and violence queer people in the South Caucasus are frequently forced to flee their homes.
Queer rights activists cancel Tbilisi 17 May demonstration after ‘threats from far-right groups’
Queer rights group the Equality Movement said the decision was due to ‘unprecedented mobilisation from the Patriarchate and fascist groupings’.
Georgian Church distance themselves from Neo-Nazi groups
The Church urged any ‘aggressive’ groups to abstain from participating in events planned for 17 May.