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Georgian Dream Backs UK-Sanctioned Channels Amid Uncertainty Over Impact
Politicscivil-ge5mo ago

Georgian Dream Backs UK-Sanctioned Channels Amid Uncertainty Over Impact

Georgian Dream leaders, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, have expressed support for Imedi TV and POSTV, the two major pro-government channels sanctioned by the United Kingdom on February 24 over “Russian disinformation,” as uncertainty persists over what specific effects the sanctions may have on the broadcasters. Calling the UK’s decision to sanction the two channels …

Georgia's Disputed Parliament Approves New ComCom Member
Politicscivil-ge4mo ago

Georgia's Disputed Parliament Approves New ComCom Member

Ani Vazagashvili, who previously headed the legal department of the pro-government Imedi TV, was approved by Georgia’s disputed parliament as a new member of the Communications Commission (ComCom), the state media regulator. Her appointment took place on April 15.

Slamming UK Sanctions, ComCom Warns Stricter Content Regulation of Georgian Broadcasters
Politicscivil-ge5mo ago

Slamming UK Sanctions, ComCom Warns Stricter Content Regulation of Georgian Broadcasters

The Communications Commission, Georgia’s media regulator, signaled plans for more proactive enforcement of restrictive broadcasting laws in a statement criticizing recent U.K. sanctions against two pro-government television channels, Imedi TV and POSTV, imposed over allegations of spreading “Russian disinformation.” ComCom, chaired by former Georgian Dream MP Goga Gulordava since January, is responsible for enforcing the …

Board Members Rush to Leave Imedi as UK-Sanctioned Broadcasters Face Chaos
Politicscivil-ge5mo ago

Board Members Rush to Leave Imedi as UK-Sanctioned Broadcasters Face Chaos

Four out of five members of the board of trustees of pro-government Imedi TV, including former owner Irakli Rukhadze, left their positions a day after the UK announced sanctioning the channel over “Russian disinformation.” Rukhadze, as well as Giorgi Bakhtadze, Giorgi Kalandarishvili, and Davit Shonia, requested expedited approval of their resignations on February 25, citing …