George and Amal Clooney Foundation for Justice: The case of Mzia Amaglobeli is a chilling reminder of the threats to media freedom in Georgia - the world is watching

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli is a chilling reminder of the threats to media freedom in Georgia. The world is watching, - the George and Amal Clooney Foundation for Justice say in a statement.

“Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli spent her birthday behind bars this week.

At her latest hearing:

The court blocked defense testimony on the political motives behind the charges

Prosecutors used disputed past charges to brand her a "repeat offender"

Police asserted there was no aggression by them towards protestors

Mzia’s case is a chilling reminder of the threats to #PressFreedom in #Georgia. The world is watching”, reads the information.

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