Georgia approves controversial 'foreign agent' law, sparking more protests - BBC News

The bill targets civil society organisations and independent media that receive foreign funding.

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Watch: A brawl broke out in Georgia's parliament as MPs prepared to vote through a divisive "foreign agent" law

Georgia's parliament has voted through a divisive "foreign agent" law that has sparked weeks of mass street protests.

However, the bill now faces a likely veto by Georgia's president, which the parliament in Tbilisi can override by holding an additional vote.

Critics say the bill - which they call the "Russia law" - could be used to threaten civil liberties.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-69007465

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