Today, I speak with two young Georgians under 30-years-old who have been hitting the streets every day in protest of their ruling government’s introduction of a “foreign agent” law that critics say will restrict the work of organizations and independent media that safeguard free and fair elections and other services that depend on foreign financial support. 

Read more about the controversial bill here.

Ana Lazariashvili, 24 and Giorgi Vachnadze, 28, told Black Diplomats that it has mostly been young people who’ve been facing off aggressive police officers that target them with tear gas and rubber bullets. Both Ana and Giorgi say they will continue protesting even if the bill is signed into law.

Host: Terrell Jermaine Starr

Guests: Ana Lazariashvili and Giorgi Vachnadze

Producer: Mike Hull

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About the guests

Ana Lazariashvili and Giorgi Vachnadze are young Georgians who have been protesting for a European future for their country.

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