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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Only two weeks are left before end of summer and we need 12 more members to reach our summer goal of 50 new OC Media members. We started a little team game, who converts more people, this one will be on me and Wazha, our emotional support officer! 📌👉: oc-media.org/membership/?...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Zurab Menteshashvili, 61-y-o protester, who was sentenced for blocking the road during protest, was released from prison today after serving 9 months.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This is OC Media's Waża, our emotional support officer. Together with him we are on a quest this summer to reach 50 members (+31 now), which will bring us closer to our goal to become fully supported by our community. Join here: 👉 oc-media.org/membership

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The first episode of our podcast is out and it's about Armenia's parliamentary elections, how we covered it and what's next. Listen it here: oc-media.org/podcast-arme... Support our work by becoming a member: oc-media.org/membership/ Photo: Me at Pashinyan's precinct by Mindia Gabadze.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Today I am in Yerevan covering Armenia's parliamentary elections for @ocmedia.bsky.social. Follow our live updates here: oc-media.org/live-updates... Support our work by becoming a member: oc-media.org/membership/

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Valia Vanishvili, 90, from Khurvaleti passed a few days ago. She was buried today. Her house appeared on the other side of Administrative boundary line after the war in 2008. She chose to stay in her home with her husband, Data, who also passed in 2021.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sopo Chelidze, student, was sentenced to 2 days in prison for protesting on the pavement this morning. She waited for her arrest for the entire day. Eventually, tired of waiting, she went to the police on Rustaveli herself and told them about her sentence. Police then took her.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

After 16 years in power Victor Orban was defeated in the elections in Hungary today.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Protest outside government office gathered after allegations spread on stray dogs burned alive as well as problematic regulations enforced on preventing stray dogs from multiplying. more: oc-media.org/is-the-georg...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

When we first wrote this Explainer, there were only 16 legislative changes we had on the list - which have shaped Georgia's authoritarian slide. Now we got to 31. Check out the updated list on the link below. oc-media.org/explainer-th...

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Explainer | The legislative changes that have shaped Georgia’s authoritarian slide

The sheer number of laws passed in recent months have overwhelmed observers and media outlets alike.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Traditional Saturday march in Tbilisi on the 486th day of protest.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Thousands come daily to the Sameba Cathedral to the funeral of Georgia's Catholicons Patriarch Ilia II. I took this photo at 2am this morning.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Since tents have been removed from the parliament, in the past two days police have been mobilized in the area searching people's bags for tents.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Georgian protester Darejan Tskhvitaria, who spent almost a year living in a tent outside parliament, was taken by the police for questioning after a small fire started in one of the tents at night. When she returned, her tent and everything else was gone. oc-media.org/parliament-s...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Celebrations outside Iranian Embassy in Tbilisi happening right now.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Anthem of Ukraine is performed on violine outside Ukrainian embassy in Tbilisi.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Berikaoba marked in Didi Chailuri, Kakheti celebrating incoming spring. More photos: www.instagram.com/p/DVEM871jLtb/

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

On the 444th day of protest a solidarity demo was held in support of Iranian protests, as well as increased prices in Georgia and controversial education reform.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

444th day of protest, march is dedicated to increased prices, today's march is also joined by solodarity demo for Iranian protests.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Support for Iranian protests - happening now in Tbilisi.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Aza Chilachava comes to protest almost every day over one year. She's an IDP from Abkhazia, who lives in a tiny room in an IDP settlement. She was fined for wearing a facemask at the protest when she was sick and was sentenced to one day in jail for protesting.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"Not for sale", banner outside Ilia State University following announcement of the new education reform by which state universities will retain only certain faculties. Iliauni will be focused on pedagogy programs. More on this: oc-media.org/georgia-resh...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Protest of students outside Ilia University following controversial reshuffle reform. Details: oc-media.org/georgia-resh...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This is Baia Margishvili who was charged today for insulting judge on 7 November, when she was tried with administrative charges for blocking the road. She tore case documents in the court. She now faces up to two years in jail for it. She was sentenced to 14 days then.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

"Thank you to the regime's prisoners for historical fight", family members and supporters of imprisoned protesters held a performance at the Chronicles of Georgia monument on Sunday.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Saturday's traditional march is again dedicated to Georgia's controversial education reform, as well as Vance's visit to Caucasus except Georgia.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

For nearly a year, Darejan Tskhvitaria has lived in a tent outside Georgia’s parliament in protest against Georgian Dream. Yesterday and today, her tent was attacked, her small donations stolen, threats made. “Even if the whole army comes, I will continue my fight”, she told me.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

"A recent study identified and analysed 250 cases of attacks and threats against professional media workers and editorial offices across Georgia in 2025." The report on attacks on journalists in Georgia that I helped to prepare for JFJ is now out: jfj.fund/attacks-on-m...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

430th day of protest dedicated again to Georgia's controversial education reform.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

'I appeal to everyone who stands for human dignity: do not leave me alone. Act in all possible ways. I do believe in the power of international solidarity. Do everything in your hands to save my life and to stop [this] evil.' - Bahruz Samadov oc-media.org/the-state-pl...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Protest outside Tbilisi State University after Georgian Dream announced merger of TSU with Georgian Technical University. Details: oc-media.org/georgian-dre...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This is Mugri, a frequenter at Tbilisi protests. She got a badge, which says "thank you for your fight. Victory is ours; 400 days [of protest]".

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Day 423 - dedicated to controversial education reform initiated by Georgian Dream.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

422nd day of protest: Strategy Aghmashenebeli leader Giorgi Vashadze was released after serving 7 months in jail after not showing up at GDs parliamentary committee investigating crimes of UNM. Today, 5 people were sentenced to up to 5 day-detention for protesting on a pavement.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Five people were sentenced to detention today for protesting on the pavement. Two - for five days, three - for four days. Four other protesters received verbal warning. oc-media.org/georgian-cou...

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Two people sentenced to four days in detention for protesting on the pavement. A few more similar trials are scheduled today. Repeated "offence" entails facing up to one year in jail. Freedom of expression and assembly is in grave danger, this could end the protest as we know it.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

‘Our parents were left outside all day in the freezing wind and snow. You know a mother’s heart cannot endure waiting for her child; even if there’s only a tiny chance, she will come to the prison and wait, because she’s a mother and cannot do otherwise’. oc-media.org/georgias-epi...

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Georgia’s Epiphany pardon fiasco leaves families freezing outside prisons in vain

Families, journalists, and activists spent two snowy days outside Georgian prisons hoping for a presidential pardon for imprisoned government critics.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Support for Iran protests outside Georgian parliament.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Action in support of Iran protests happening now outside parliament in Tbilisi.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Four active protesters from mining town of Chiatura got one of the most severe sentences among imprisoned protesters yesterday. This is a grave example of a pressure on a social protest of people who protest to improve their living and work conditions. oc-media.org/chiatura-pro...

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Chiatura protest leaders receive long prison sentences on violence charges

The four leaders of the miners’ city protest were arrested in April 2025.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Georgians and Iranians rallied outside Iranian embassy in Tbilisi in support of protests in Iran. One person was detained during the protest, while three people required ambulance assistance, some after receiving news about their loved ones in Iran.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

"One solution - revolution", protest in support of Iranian people outside Iran Embassy in Georgia.

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Mariam Nikuradze @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

"One solution - revolution", protest in support of Iranian people outside Iran Embassy in Georgia.

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