**US House of Representatives Backs MEGOBARI Act, a Bill Aimed at Holding Georgian Government Accountable**
The US House of Representatives has passed the MEGOBARI Act, a bill that seeks to hold the Georgian government accountable for its actions over the past 13 years. The bill, which was supported by 349 members of Congress and opposed by 42, now awaits approval from the US Senate.
**A Response to 13 Years of Repression**
According to Mamuka Khazaradze, leader of the Lelo – For a Strong Georgia party, the MEGOBARI Act is a response to the Georgian government’s numerous crimes, violence, and repression against its own people. In a social media post, Khazaradze wrote that “Georgian Dream” has truly become a “Georgian nightmare.” He accused the government of trampling on the dignity of the judiciary, destroying institutions, physically assaulting citizens, and violating the Constitution.
**A Precondition for Accountability**
Khazaradze sees the MEGOBARI Act as a precondition for holding the Georgian government accountable for its actions. He believes that the bill is a message to true friends who stand with those fighting for freedom and dignity, rather than those who cling to power through fear and repression.
**Context: US Support for Georgia**
It’s worth noting that the US House of Representatives’ support for the MEGOBARI Act comes at a time when the Georgian government has been increasingly criticized for its human rights record. The bill’s passage is also significant given the US government’s own support for democratic values and human rights.
**What’s Next?**
The MEGOBARI Act now awaits approval from the US Senate. If passed, it will be an important step towards holding the Georgian government accountable for its actions over the past 13 years. As Khazaradze noted, accountability is clear – and the bill is a key part of that process.
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