Vakho Kareli

Affiliated media: Media Aprili , Photographer

Incident date: February 5, 2025

Attack type:

• Criminal/administrative prosecution excluding (1), (2) and (3)

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Media Aprili

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

Photographer Vakho Kareli was fined for "violating traffic rules" on Rustveli Avenue on January 26. The Georgian Dream government introduced stricter regulations for protests, which impose a GEL 5,000 (USD 1,800) fine for "blocking a road." Kareli was covering the protest on Rustaveli that day, and authorities have been fining journalists for this violation. Kareli has also appealed the fine, though appeals in cases involving journalists are often delayed and prolonged.