Georgia Tbilisi Situation Report 2026

On March 12, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning politically motivated arrests in Georgia and calling for targeted sanctions against officials responsible for democratic backsliding. This follows the March 6 suspension of visa-free travel to the EU for Georgian diplomatic passport holders. These international pressures coincide with the Georgian government's recent passage of strict laws regulating foreign funding and political activity. Domestically, police cleared long-standing protest tents from outside the Parliament building on Rustaveli Avenue on March 12, following a reported fire at the site. Meanwhile, protests continue at Ilia State University over severe program cuts, which critics view as a crackdown on pro-Western educational institutions. In a separate security incident, a foreigner was reportedly robbed and assaulted in Tbilisi by a group of young men, highlighting baseline crime risks. The convergence of international diplomatic pressure, domestic crackdowns on educational institutions, and the physical clearing of the Parliament protest site indicates a hardening government stance. For the Samgori-based school, the primary risks stem from sudden localized unrest, potential administrative harassment under the new foreign funding laws, and regional instability spilling over into logistical disruptions. Staff should maintain a low profile near government buildings and monitor the implementation of the new foreign funding regulations.

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A minor magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred near Kvareli on March 11.

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