Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Minorities play little role in Georgian politics

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Alexandra Kalatozishvili (center) from Multinational Georgia, and Zaur Khalilov (right) from Civic Integration Foundation. (DF Watch.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–Representatives of two non-governmental organizations told DF Watch about problems which remain in involving minorities in the election processes and political parties not been actively interested in having contact with minorities.

Alexandra

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Minaret conflict in Chela, Georgia, still unresolved

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The minaret is still in storage outside Chela, while locals hope the government will solve the conflict. (DF Watch.)

TBILISI, DFWatch–The conflict over a minaret that was dismantled in a small Georgian village is far from over. Locals are continuing their fight to have the minaret restored, and claim that the guarantee of freedom of religion in the Georgian Constitution supports

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Respecting human rights in Georgia

I am writing this letter in response to the letter published in Kviris Palitra and Georgian Journal under the title “Respecting Georgian Traditions”. I am a Georgian citizen, an attorney, and the producer of the show “Georgian Legend,” which introduced traditional Georgian singing and dance to millions of people around the world. As all who … Read more