OSCE Investigation Finds Serious Human Rights Concerns in Georgia

• What it is: A report by independent experts triggered by several OSCE countries under the OSCE Moscow Mechanism, used to investigate serious human-rights and rule-of-law concerns in Georgia.

• Main conclusion: The report says Georgia has experienced democratic backsliding since 2024.

• Protests: Investigators say police used disproportionate force against protesters and journalists, and some cases may amount to torture.

• Accountability: The report says many abuses were not properly investigated and calls for accountability.

• Politics: It warns about pressure on political opposition and risks to political pluralism.

• Courts: It says judicial independence needs strengthening and trust in courts is declining.

• Recommendations: Investigate abuses, protect protesters and media, strengthen courts, and ensure fair political competition.

• Government response: The Georgian Dream government rejected the report, saying it contains inaccuracies and political bias.