Brutal tactics have been employed to suppress protests calling for democratic reforms and the country’s integration with the European Union. Peaceful protesters, numerous artists, and cultural figures have become victims of police brutality and political persecution.

Over 400 individuals have been detained, many of whom have been subjected to physical violence, humiliation, and torture at the hands of law enforcement and paramilitary groups acting with impunity. Among the victims are celebrated actors, poets, writers, directors, and other voices of Georgia’s cultural resistance.

These attacks underscore the government’s increasingly oppressive response to dissent, targeting not only ordinary citizens but also prominent figures from Georgia’s artistic and cultural community.

Despite the violence, the artistic community remains steadfast in its commitment to resisting oppression and is calling for your support in condemning these actions, demanding accountability, and standing in solidarity with the people of Georgia. The voices of artists, journalists, and activists are vital in the fight for a democratic and free Georgia, and their safety must be protected at all costs.
Over 500 artists and scientists worldwide have already signed the solidarity call Art Against Oppression: Solidarity with Georgia.

Read more: GEORGIAN ARTISTS TARGETED AMID ESCALATING REPRESSION

Names and info of all artists for this moment under the state violence and other materials are collected by Georgian Young Theatre and other colleagues.