While demonstrations against the self-proclaimed government continue across Georgia with unprecedented intensity, police forces in the capital, Tbilisi, persist in using scare tactics to disperse and arrest protesters. These tactics often target individual demonstrators, including opposition party members and, notably, media representatives reporting on the events.
Independent media, particularly in times like these, needs our support. One way to help is by becoming a member of OC Media (Open Caucasus Media), an organization committed to ethical journalism, reporting live from the frontlines of the protests. They have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for essential safety and security equipment (gas masks, helmets, first aid kits, bug sweep devices) as well as communication tools (power banks, chargers) and legal support services.
