Zuka Berdzenishvili, a co-founder of the Georgian pro-democracy movement Shame, was ambushed and beaten by unknown assailants, highlighting the violence activists face in Georgia.
Critics view the foreign agents law in Georgia as a replication of Russia's legislation to silence dissent, with detrimental effects on the country's EU aspirations.
The Georgian government's anti-western stance before the upcoming elections has led to accusations against critics and physical attacks on activists believed to be connected to the government.
Activists like Berdzenishvili have been targeted following accusations by government officials, such as the speaker of Georgia's parliament, signaling a dangerous trend of violence against dissenters.
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