🇬🇪Violence against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi is unacceptable. Police repression threatens Georgia’s democracy and violates fundamental human rights. It’s time for the world to act.
🧵Here’s how the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other countries should respond.
1/8 📷@RTavisupleba
Summoning Georgia’s ambassadors is a clear and effective diplomatic measure to show that this behavior won’t be tolerated. Ministries of Foreign Affairs—and the U.S. State Department—must take this step immediately to convey the seriousness of this.
2/8 📷@RTavisupleba
What does summoning an ambassador do?
1⃣It delivers a formal message that police violence and repression are unacceptable.
2⃣ It pressures the Georgian government to investigate and uphold democratic principles.
3⃣It signals that the world is watching.
3/8 📷@CivilGe
For Georgia, this matters. As a country seeking closer ties with the EU, NATO, and the West, international scrutiny and diplomatic actions can push the government to respect rights. The stakes? Its credibility, reputation, and aspirations for European integration.
4/8 📷@CivilGe
A united response across Europe, the U.S., Canada, and beyond would amplify the pressure. Coordinated action signals that these nations stand firmly for democracy and human rights—values Georgia claims to uphold.
5/8 📷@RTavisupleba
Citizens of these countries can play a role too. Contact your national politicians and foreign ministries. Demand they summon Georgia’s ambassadors and formally address this violence. Let your governments know you care about democracy in Georgia.
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This isn’t just about Georgia—it’s about defending universal values. Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of democracy, and allowing repression to go unchecked anywhere weakens it everywhere. Let’s act while the world is watching.
7/8
Let’s send a message to Georgia’s government: Violence against peaceful protesters has consequences. Summon their ambassadors. Call for accountability. Uphold democracy. The time to act is now!
RT this thread and tag your politicians.
#Georgia #HumanRights #Diplomacy
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🇬🇪Violence against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi is unacceptable. Police repression threatens Georgia’s democracy and violates fundamental human rights. It’s time for the world to act.
🧵Here’s how the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other countries should respond.
1/8 📷@RTavisuplebaSummoning Georgia’s ambassadors is a clear and effective diplomatic measure to show that this behavior won’t be tolerated. Ministries of Foreign Affairs—and the U.S. State Department—must take this step immediately to convey the seriousness of this.
2/8 📷@RTavisupleba What does summoning an ambassador do?
1⃣It delivers a formal message that police violence and repression are unacceptable.
2⃣ It pressures the Georgian government to investigate and uphold democratic principles.
3⃣It signals that the world is watching.
3/8 📷@CivilGe For Georgia, this matters. As a country seeking closer ties with the EU, NATO, and the West, international scrutiny and diplomatic actions can push the government to respect rights. The stakes? Its credibility, reputation, and aspirations for European integration.
4/8 📷@CivilGe A united response across Europe, the U.S., Canada, and beyond would amplify the pressure. Coordinated action signals that these nations stand firmly for democracy and human rights—values Georgia claims to uphold.
5/8 📷@RTavisupleba Citizens of these countries can play a role too. Contact your national politicians and foreign ministries. Demand they summon Georgia’s ambassadors and formally address this violence. Let your governments know you care about democracy in Georgia.
6/8 This isn’t just about Georgia—it’s about defending universal values. Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of democracy, and allowing repression to go unchecked anywhere weakens it everywhere. Let’s act while the world is watching.
7/8 Let’s send a message to Georgia’s government: Violence against peaceful protesters has consequences. Summon their ambassadors. Call for accountability. Uphold democracy. The time to act is now!
RT this thread and tag your politicians.
#Georgia #HumanRights #Diplomacy
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