As one of the convenors of the Medieval Caucasus Network, we've released a joint statement in support of the current protest movement in #Georgia, which stands against the recent government "foreign agents" legislation.
It's important that the international community be heard on this to increase pressure to repeal this very intrusive bill and protect Georgian civil society and democracy.
A demonstrator gestures to riot police during an opposition protest against โthe Russian lawโ in Tbilisi. Western politicians and diplomats called for a halt to spiralling violence in Georgia after security forces used water cannon, teargas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to break up a peaceful rally against a โforeign influenceโ bill
Recorded sessions will be available to view on the Georgia Archives YouTube channel in the week following the event.
Featured speaker is historian and genealogist Robert Davis.