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Levan Vasadze

Conservative millionaire Vasadze, who suggested anti-LGBT vigilante groups, to launch political movement

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TBILISI, DFWatch–After years of denying his intention to go into politics, the conservative millionaire Levan Vasadze finally announced on Thursday that he is launching a public movement. “I’ve made a very difficult decision in my personal life to say goodbye to my favorite status as a private person, and wade into and participate in the … Read more

Tbilisi Pride canceled due to safety breach but conservatives gather regardless

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TBILISI, DFWatch–Organizers of Tbilisi Pride called off the queer rights march after the location was revealed online, but opponents were suspicious and mobilized anyway. The first gay rights march in the Caucasus was originally planned for June but postponed due to anti-government protests that turned violent. Monday was set as new date for Tbilisi Pride, … Read more

First ever Pride march in the Caucasus to be held in Tbilisi on July 7 amid threats

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TBILISI, DFWatch–The first ever Pride march in the Caucasus region is scheduled to take place on Monday in Tbilisi, amid pressure and threats from conservatives. Both the organizers and supporters of Pride on the one hand, and socially conservative groups on the other, have announced full mobilization. Tbilisi Pride first was planned more than two … Read more

Tbilisi Pride to go ahead, despite threats from radicals

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TBILISI, DFWatch–After much deliberation, the organizers of Tbilisi Pride have decided to go ahead with the first Pride parade in Georgia, according to  a statement released on Facebook Tuesday. “Despite existing risks, the first march of dignity in the history of Georgia is in force and we are not going to cancel it. Our supporting … Read more

Georgian ultra-conservative millionaire plans to unleash vigilante patrols against Tbilisi Pride

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TBILISI, DFWatch–An ultra-conservative Georgian millionaire vows to set up vigilante patrols on the streets of Tbilisi to prevent LGBT rights activists from holding a planned pride march. “We’ll establish people’s squadrons. […]  Among the crowd gathered here there are a lot of individuals with military experience, a lot of athletes, rugby players, and wrestlers,” Levan … Read more

Nine detained in Tbilisi as conservatives and LGBT rights campaigners clash

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TBILISI, DFWatch–At least nine people were detained by police in Tbilisi at as defenders of LGBT rights clashed with conservatives on Friday. The police had to set up barriers between the two groups of protesters in order to avoid a physical confrontation. The LGBT activists gathered at the government building Friday evening to protest its … Read more