The Norwegian Helsinki Committee condemns the attempt to ban opposition parties

The Norwegian Helsinki Committee has released a statement in which it condemns the attempt by "Georgian Dream" to ban five opposition parties via the Constitutional Court. According to the organization's assessment, this action pushes the country toward authoritarianism. Interpressnews+1

The statement notes that these processes are taking place against the backdrop of parliamentary elections, protest rallies, repressive laws, and a political crisis. According to the committee, "Georgian Dream" accuses the opposition parties of undermining the constitutional order, which the opposition parties themselves deny and consider to be politically motivated. Interpressnews

The Norwegian Helsinki Committee calls on European countries and institutions to support the population of Georgia and demand the cessation of these actions. The organization emphasizes that fundamental freedoms and international obligations must be protected in Georgia, and that the opposition and civil society must have the opportunity to work without intimidation. Interpressnews