**Protests Continue in Georgia**
Despite efforts by the government to silence them, protests against the ruling party continue in Georgia. For 70 days straight, people have been demonstrating in support of the EU and demanding changes.
On February 5, protesters gathered near the Public Broadcaster, calling for the resignation of its leadership. They also marched through the streets, blocking traffic despite police efforts to stop them.
**New Laws Threaten Media Freedom**
The ruling party has announced plans to introduce a new media law that could severely restrict press freedom. The law is modeled after laws in the US and UK, but critics say it will be used to silence opposition voices.
President Salome Zurabishvili has called on international leaders to pressure the government to hold new elections. She says Georgia’s political process has come to a halt.
**Opposition Leaders Vow to Resist**
Opposition politicians have vowed to continue fighting against the government, despite efforts to silence them. The ruling party has terminated the mandates of 49 opposition MPs, leading some to form a new opposition group in parliament.
**Other News**
* The prime minister of Georgia visited Kazakhstan and discussed economic ties with his counterpart.
* Three Thai women were rescued from a human trafficking operation in Georgia, where they had been forced to undergo egg harvesting procedures.
* A journalist was suspended from presenting the news on state TV after criticizing the government.
