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10.09.2008, 21:32

Georgia accused of press freedom violations

Media freedom advocates, Reporters Without Borders have called on the Georgian government to allow people access to all media outlets, including Russian cable TV and websites. RWB says press freedom has seriously deteriorated since the outbreak of hostili

15.10.2008, 14:47

Politkovskaya murder hearings go ahead amid poisoning claims

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Russia demands arms embargo on Georgia

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Mikhail Saakashvili in Norway (AFP Photo / Erik Johansen) 01.11.2008, 15:20

Saakashvili on his way to The Hague?

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26.11.2008, 08:43

State duma: journalists equal policemen

Following the recent string of attacks on journalists, the Russian Public Chamber intends to introduce criminal responsibility for this kind of crime.

Georgia falls down on press freedom - report

Published: 24 October, 2008, 10:31


The Reporters Without Borders report on media freedom worldwide has seen a dramatic fall on the part of Georgia. The country has plunged from 66th to 120th rank following the war in South Ossetia.

 
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