Nino Zautashvili

Affiliated media: Public Broadcaster, Journalist

Incident date: April 11, 2025

Attack type:

• Dismissal / involuntary dismissal / forced quitting of the profession / expulsion from the educational institution

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Radio Liberty Georgia Office

Location: Georgia, Tbilisi

Additional information:

The Georgian Public Broadcaster has terminated the contract of journalist and host Nino Zautashvili, citing "damaging the reputation of the broadcaster" due to her statements regarding the channel's policies. This same justification has reportedly been used to dismiss other employees as well. Protests against the Public Broadcaster have been ongoing for months, with demonstrators demanding impartial coverage of current events in Georgia. The broadcaster is widely seen as having a pro-government stance. Among the critics are both current and former employees, who have publicly spoken out about the organization's biased editorial policies.