The United States has escalated its sanctions against Georgian officials, targeting individuals involved in suppressing protests and undermining democracy. The sanctions, announced by the Treasury and State departments, include asset freezes and visa bans on senior officials within Georgia's Interior Ministry and other sectors. These measures are in response to the Georgian government's enactment of a controversial 'foreign agent' law and the violent crackdown on pro-Western demonstrators opposing the legislation. Over 60 Georgian citizens, encompassing government officials, business leaders, and private individuals, have been sanctioned for their roles in violating human rights and democratic principles. This move underscores growing tensions between Washington and Tbilisi, highlighting US concerns over Georgia's democratic backsliding and human rights record.
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US imposes sanctions on four Georgians over protest crackdowns
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Monday issued new human rights-related sanctions on four Georgian individuals, according to a post on its website.
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US slaps sanctions, visa bans on Georgians over crackdown on protests
The Biden administration has previously imposed visa bans on members of the Georgian Dream party, members of parliament, law enforcement and private citizens over the law and the protests.
