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an analysis of media problems and cases of human rights violations related with political processes during the pre-election period. 117 In July, when the pre-election environment became very tense, the international organization Amnesty International directly demanded that Georgian Authorities stop violence against the opposition ahead of elections. 118 “Amnesty International is concerned by the fact that the Georgian government is unable to protect opposition supporters and journalists from political violence when Georgian citizens are preparing for parliamentary elections”- stated Amnesty International, whilst listing many incidents against Georgian Dream in the regions. Local media also mentioned incidents of possible bribery of voters , dismissal on political grounds, political pressurizing, interference in political activity as well as misuse of administrative resources by National Movement. (See. Mtskheta-Mtianeti – Pre-Election Digest # 1 and Kakheti- Pre-Election Digest # 1). 119 Civil society was concerned by the fact that during the pre-election period, Global TV satellites were seized. 120 This was followed by a protest rally against the seizure of Maestro TV satellite dishes. 121 The NGO sector‟s main criticism of the government concerned the unfair measures carried out against Georgian Dream leader Bidzina Ivansihvili, especially the disproportionate financial penalties he received. According to the decision of the Appeal Court passed on June 15, 122 Georgian Dream Leader Bidzina Ivansihvili was ordered to pay 74.32 million lari, which was the largest fine he had received to date. At the end of July Ivanishvili paid this fine with the condition that the money would be used for the people who had been victims of a natural disaster in Kakheti. 117 http://www.humanrights.ge/index.php?a=main&pid=14235&lang=geo 118 http://www.humanrights.ge/index.php?a=main&pid=15314&lang=geo 119 http://www.humanrights.ge/index.php?a=main&pid=15376&lang=geo 120 http://www.humanrights.ge/index.php?a=main&pid=15100&lang=geo 121 http://www.humanrights.ge/index.php?a=main&pid=15225&lang=geo 122 http://www.civil.ge/geo/article.php?id=25598 82
At the same time, the State Audit Office periodically seized the accounts of Georgian Dream coalition activists. One step behind this organization, the National Bureau of Enforcement also worked quickly to sell the seized property by auction. The property of people who had different political views was seized in a tragic manner. Mission expresses concern OSCE Parliamentary Assembly‟s pre-election observation mission expressed concerns over “questionable decisions” made by the State Audit Office, including imposing “disproportionate” and “harsh” penalties “apparently being applied in a selective manner.” The four-member mission, made up of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly‟s leadership, also expressed concerns over the judiciary system and expressed hope that in the final weeks of the campaign ahead of the October 1 parliamentary elections, the Georgian authorities would create “a level playing field for all parties”. News agency Interpresnews reported that the OSCE PA Mission paid a visit to Tbilisi to monitor the pre-election environment in the country on August 20. During their three-day visit, the Delegation met with representatives of the government, opposition parties, international and nongovernmental organizations, the Inter-agency Task Force and members of the Parliament of Georgia. According to Civil Georgia, the three-day visit of the OSCE Mission to Georgia aimed at assessing the country‟s pre-election climate. The mission was led by former foreign minister of Croatia Tonino Picula and also included OSCE Parliamentary Assembly‟s President Riccardo Migliori, OSCE PA Secretary General Spencer Oliver and director of OSCE PA presidential administration Roberto Montella. During the visit the mission met with representatives of the ruling party, the opposition, election administration, as well as media and civil society representatives and members of the international community in Tbilisi. 83
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Human Rights Center (HRIDC) Interme
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Standards for Assessment of Pre-ele
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partners started to have problems (
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administrative resources is prohibi
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several political bodies (party or
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On December 27 2011, nine months be
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amendments to the Constitution) spe
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sexual activity with a male employe
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standing away from the perimeter in
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shooting the incident; suddenly the
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leave the party in time they would
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school Kamila Khevsurishvili threat
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Dream. Nodar Javakhishvili told Int
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Nobody commented on the fact from t
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Page 35 and 36: On August 23Suliko Mikeladze and Ir
Page 37 and 38: said they were from police. I asked
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Page 41 and 42: 28. Free Georgia‟s regional offic
Page 43 and 44: 32. Ledi Natadze, member of the ele
Page 45 and 46: on July 29 she was called back and
Page 47 and 48: presumably is activist of the Natio
Page 49 and 50: got out of the cars. They started b
Page 51 and 52: in my car and everybody confirmed t
Page 53 and 54: Based on the applications, the char
Page 55 and 56: We checked part of the information
Page 57 and 58: We call upon the State Audit Office
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Page 65 and 66: 74. Nugzar Kapanadze - was arrested
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Page 81: Conclusion As a result of monitorin
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