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INFORMATION BLOCKADE IN GEORGIA

Politics

President of Georgia Mikhail Saakashvili imposed the 15-day emergency in the country. All TV Channels in Georgia are banned to broadcast the latest news in the result of the state emergency. Only state television can broadcast news. It should be reminded that the state of emergency was initially announced in Tbilisi for 48 hours, but that was later extended to the whole country for 15 days.

“The President declared the state of emergency initially in Tbilisi only for 48 hours. According to the Constitution the decision should be ratified by the parliament. The temporary restrictions refer only to the gatherings and assemblies, and the mass media is forbidden to call for violation, intolerance and overthrow of the authorities”, said Prime Minister Zurab Nogaideli

Prime Minister Zurab Nogaideli said a coup attempt had been made in the country.