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Georgia’s ruling party is conducting an unprecedented crackdown on protesters, activists and media following demonstrations against halting EU membership talks.

Protesters face fines and imprisonment, with government tactics drawing comparisons to Russia’s authoritarian playbook.

International rights groups call for EU pressure as Georgia’s vibrant civil society resists what critics call democratic backsliding.

TBILISI, Georgia — Almost every day for nearly a year, Gota Chanturia has joined rallies at Georgia’s parliament against the government and its increasingly repressive policies. He’s done this despite mass arrests and police violence against demonstrators.

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