Georgian NGOs Challenge Controversial 'Foreign Agent' Law

A coalition of Georgian NGOs is preparing to appeal a controversial 'foreign agent' law in the constitutional court, citing political crisis concerns. They are also planning to submit a case to the European Court of Human Rights.

A group of Georgian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) said on Thursday they were preparing an appeal with the Georgian constitutional court against a "foreign agent" law that has sparked a political crisis, Georgian media reported.

Georgia's Interpress news agency reported that the coalition of NGOs was also preparing a submission to the European Court of Human Rights.