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Progress, Shortcomings Reviewed on Human Rights Day
December 13, 2013
On the International Human Rights Day, December 10, Public Defender and some rights groups highlighted main trends in Georgia’s human rights protection over the past one year, noting progress, but also pointing at problems and challenges.
Human Rights and Freedoms Situation in Georgia in 2013
December 11, 2013
On December 10, 2013, Public Defender presented a report on Human Rights and Freedoms in Georgia. The given report represents the initiative of the Public Defender of Georgia to summarize human rights and freedoms situation in the country annually, by December 10.
“It is better to support new” – Archimandrite at Pre-election Meeting of Margvelashvili
October 25, 2013
On October 23rd, electoral staff of Margvelashvili held meeting with the sportsmen. The head of the staff Amiran Bitsadze introduced views of new government in the sphere of sports. The sportsmen who attended the meeting stated that they are “faithful people” and will support “who it is necessary to support.” In about 20 minutes after the meeting started, archimandrite joined Grigol Abashidze.
Adigeni Municipal Board Decided to Demolish Minaret in Tchela Village
August 29, 2013
Adigeni municipal board decided to dismantle minaret in Tchela village. Local Muslims will be fined by 200 lari for illegal installation of the minaret.
Statement of Human Rights Center, Article 42 of the Constitution, Public Advocacy, Media Institute about Dismantle of Minaret by Revenue Service
August 27, 2013
Human Rights Center, Public Advocacy, Article 42 of the Constitution, Media Institute condemn dismantle of mosque minaret in Tchela village in Adigeni district by Revenue Service on August 26. Nongovernmental organizations are particularly disturbed with the coarse forms used against Muslim citizens during dismantle of the minaret that may be identified as insult of religious feelings.
Revenue Service Clarified Reasons of Minaret Dismantling
August 27, 2013
Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance spread statement about the incidents in Tchela village of Adigeni district. According to the Service, on August 26, Minaret was dismantled for further inspection and after the inspection is over the Revenue Service will install the Minaret in the same place.
Mufti – We are humiliated by Tchela incident
August 27, 2013
Three Georgian priests suspended
August 14, 2013
GDI Requests Adequate Response to the Assault on Khoja’s Family in Samtatskaro Village
July 29, 2013
Christians from Syria and Egypt seek refuge in the Caucasus
July 29, 2013
TBILISI, Georgia — Ever since ouster of Egyptian strongman President Hosni Mubarak two years ago, Adel has faced a difficult dilemma: Leave behind a relatively cushy life in Egypt or stay and risk discrimination and violence as religious and sectarian tensions rise.
Traditional Friday Prayers Were Conducted without Local Muslim Residents in Samtatskaro
July 24, 2013
On July 19, traditional Friday prayer was conducted without local Muslim residents in Samtatskaro Muslim Chapel. Deputy Mufti of Kvemo Kartli region Adam Shantadze conducted the service and only five persons attended it. In parallel to that, police officers were mobilized in several spots in the village. Head of Lagodekhi district police Giorgi Gugunauri and his deputy were in the village too. Representatives of Public Defender’s Office also arrived in the village on Friday.
Statement of the Public Defender of Georgia about Samtatskaro
July 1, 2013
Mufti and His Accompanying Muslims Not Allowed into Samtatskaro Village
May 31, 2013
Irina Enukidze’s Priest States He Is Threatened with Seizing Property
May 30, 2013
Father Grigol Gogichadze living in Variani village in Gori district blames local senior officials, including MPs and leader of Gori Eparchy Bishop Andria, in his persecution. Father Grigol Gogichadze spoke about it with the representative of Human Rights Center’s Gori office. Deacon Giorgi Karelidze of Gori Eparchy said statements of the Father Grigol are slanderous.
Two Clerics Charged into May 17 Violence
May 23, 2013
Violence Against Anti-Homophobia Rally
May 20, 2013
Deeply entrenched anti-gay prejudice spilled out in violence in the streets of downtown Tbilisi on May 17 as huge angry crowd, led by Orthodox clergy, confronted few dozen of gay rights activists, who wanted to hold a rally to mark the International Day Against Homophobia.
Georgian Orthodox Church Calls for Anti-Abortion Law
May 7, 2013
Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, Ilia II, has called on the Georgian authorities in his Easter epistle for adopting anti-abortion law, saying that it would contribute to resolving country’s “grave demographic situation.”
Batumi and Lazistan Eparchy, Georgian Muslim Department Responded to the Incident in Tsikhisdziri
April 17, 2013
Batumi and Lazistan Eparchy of the Georgian Orthodox Church is deeply concerned about the incident between military servants and local inhabitants in Tsikhisdziri village. The statement was published on the official website of the Eparchy.
Hundred Thousands Sq. Meters of Land and Buildings Alienated to the Patriarchate for 1 Lari
January 28, 2013
Based on the decrees of the President Mikheil Saakashvili, in 2008-2012 the Patriarchate of Georgia received hundred thousands sq. meters of agricultural and non-agricultural land, buildings-facilities and other state property, for symbolic price – 1 lari.