Mariam Nikuradze - Justice for Journalists

Mariam Nikuradze

Affiliated media: OC Media, Co-founder, Photographer

Incident date: September 8, 2025

Attack type:

  • Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: OC Media

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

While covering clashes outside the election headquarters of mayoral candidate Kakha Kaladze, OC Media co-founder and photographer Mariam Nikuradze was doused with water by a supporter of the ruling Georgian Dream party — despite police being present. The clashes began when Georgian Dream supporters attacked anti-government protesters in what appeared to be a coordinated move. Several other journalists were also assaulted during the incident, yet police made no arrests.

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