**Protests Continue in Georgia**
Spring has arrived, but protests in Georgia are still going strong. For 103 days now, people have been demonstrating against the government. Yesterday, protesters blocked Rustaveli Avenue again, carrying big banners with anti-tyranny messages.
**Universities Take a Stand Against Students**
Some students who took part in these protests were punished by their university. On March 10, several students had their student status revoked at the Shota Rustaveli Theater and Film University. This was after they were fined GEL 5,000 (around $1,800) for demonstrating inside the university building.
**Government Blames Global Forces**
The leader of the parliament majority, Mamuka Mdinaradze, said that Georgia is facing consequences because it refused to follow a “pre-written scenario” in Ukraine. He claimed that global forces were behind this and that EU member states are trying to overthrow the Georgian government.
**Politician Sentenced to 11 Years**
A former politician, Giorgi Bachiashvili, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for misusing cryptocurrency and money laundering. He says he had to leave Georgia because of persecution by Ivanishvili and judicial officials.
**Abuse Allegations Surface**
A report has revealed that a man named Giorgi Kukhaleishvili was physically and psychologically abused by Ministry of Internal Affairs officials. They allegedly tried to force him into making false statements against opposition figures.
**Estonian FM Supports Georgia**
The Estonian Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, said in an interview that it’s naive to think Russia would make fair agreements with Georgia. He emphasized the importance of dignity, values, and democracy for both Georgians and Estonians.
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