Tbel Abuseridze - Justice for Journalists

Tbel Abuseridze

Affiliated media: Freelance photographer

Incident date: November 29, 2024

Attack type:

  • Non-fatal attack / beating / injury / torture

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Aprili Media

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

During the the pro-EU demonstration in Tbilisi, police physically assaulted journalists and media workers. Photographer Tbel Abuseridze was affected by tear gas during the dispersal of the anti-government protest outside of the Parliament. Riot police used pepper spray and tear gas, as well as water canon against protesters. As a result of the attack, Tbel Abuseridze required medical help.

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