The Georgian Dream government is pushing forward a legislation aimed at targeting organizations with foreign ties, mandating them to register as “Foreign Agents,” mirroring the controversial law enacted in Russia in 2012. This move threatens to stifle civil society in Georgia and undermine the nation’s aspirations to align with Europe, imperiling its journey towards a more vibrant democracy. The very essence of Georgia’s democratic future hangs in the balance!
Additionally, the Georgian Dream government has authorized the use of police force against peaceful demonstrators since March 7th, 2023, with these oppressive measures persisting. Employing pepper spray, tear gas, water cannons, and engaging in unlawful arrests and detentions against peaceful protesters flagrantly violates their fundamental rights to protest and free expression. The party refiled the bill on April 3, 2024 and again protesters hit the streets to push back and on April 15, 2024 gathered to resists.
The time for decisive action is now! It is imperative to impose sanctions on this government, targeting individuals who endorse the advancement of such regressive legislation. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the party’s founder and a Russian oligarch, holds significant assets and property in the United States. Many other members and officials of the Georgian Dream party also possess assets, properties, and ties to the U.S. Such individuals do not deserve the privileges afforded by the United States if they mistreat their own populace in this manner! Their assets must be frozen, their properties seized – they must face consequences for their actions!
LIST OF GEORGIAN DREAM OFFICIALS WHO SHOULD BE SANCTIONED:
1. Barvenashvili Giorgi MP
2. Benashvili Gia MP
3. Irakli Dachi Beraia MP
4. Rima Beradze MP
5. Maia Bitadze MP
6. Anzor Bolkvadze MP
7. Eliso Bolkvadze MP
8. Maka Bochorishvili MP
9. Elguja Gotsiridze MP
10. Beka Davituliani MP
11. Aleksandre Dalakishvili MP
12. Zaur Dargali MP
13. Isko Daseni MP
14. Zaal Dugladze MP
15. Avtandil Enukidze MP
16. Gocha Enukidze MP
17. Gia Volski MP
18. Irma Zavradashvili MP
19. Irakli Zarkua MP
20. Archil Talakvadze MP
21. Edisher Toloraia MP
22. Rati Ionatamishvili MP
23. Fridon Injia MP
24. Davit Kacharava MP
25. Lado Kakhadze MP
26. Giorgi Kakhiani MP
27. Kaxi Kakhishvili MP
28. Paata Kvizhinadze MP
29. Baia Kvitsiani MP
30. Irakli Kircxalia MP
31. Sumbat Kiureghian MP
32. Levan Kobiashvili MP
33. Resan Kontselidze MP
34. Mariam Laskhi MP
35. Zaza Lominadze MP
36. Davit Matikashvili MP
37. Samvel Manukiani MP
38. Levan Machavariani MP
39. Guram Macharashvili MP
40. Levan Mgaloblishvili MP
41. Irakli Mezurnishvili MP
42. Gogi Meshveliani MP
43. Irakli Medzmariashvili MP
44. Salavan Mirzoevi MP
45. Givi Miqanadze MP
46. Zaal Miqeladze MP
47. Imeda Nikuradze MP
48. Anton Obolashvili MP
49. Beka Odisharia MP
50. Anri Okhanashvili MP
51. Shalva Papuashvili MP
52. Gela Samkharauli MP
53. Dimitri Samkharadze MP
54. Viktor Sanikidze MP
55. Eka Sepashvili MP
56. Davit Songhulashvili MP
57. Giorgi Sosiashvili MP
58. Sozar Subari MP
59. Aleksandre Tabatadze MP
60. Nodar Turdzeladze MP
61. Irakli Kadagishvili MP
62. Levan Qarumidze MP
63. Merab Qvaraia MP
64. Salome Qurasbediani MP
65. Aluda Ghudushauri MP
66. Mikheil Yavelashvili MP
67. Tengiz Sharmanashvili MP
68. Irakli Shatakishvili MP
69. Giorgi Chakvetadze MP
70. Goderdzi Chankseliani MP
71. Ketevan Charkviani MP
72. Vasil Chigogidze MP
73. Giorgi Tsagareishvili MP
74. Bejan Tsikadze MP
75. Nino Tsilosani MP
76. Khatia Tsilosani MP
77. Greta tsitsava MP
78. Givi tchitchinadze MP
79. Shota kharabeli MP
80. Giorgi khakhubia MP
81. Dimitri Khundadze MP
82. Viktor Japaridze MP
83. Salome Jinjolava MP