Georgia’s State Security Service Reports Foreign Influence Amid Growing Protests
Tbilisi, Georgia – The State Security Service (SSG) has released its 2024 report, highlighting concerns over foreign intelligence efforts to destabilize the government amid rising protest movements. The report alleges that foreign agents are attempting to forge connections with Georgian political figures to further their own national interests.
SSG Chairperson Anri Okhanashvili noted in the foreword that the geopolitical landscape is shifting following elections in multiple nations, which has prompted new foreign policy trends. Within this context, the report claims foreign entities are targeting Georgian youth to cultivate loyalty aligned with their interests.
The SSG asserts that these attempts include recruitment efforts and disinformation campaigns coordinated with specific internal groups seeking to provoke civil unrest. Allegations extend to certain journalists suspected of collaborating with foreign officials and receiving funding to disseminate favorable narratives.
The report emphasizes the ongoing Russian occupation of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali, characterizing it as the most significant threat to Georgia’s national security. The SSG documented illegal military activities and manipulation aimed at annexation, alongside efforts to Russify these occupied territories.
In a concerning twist, the report reaffirms claims from 2023 regarding the planning of a coup with alleged foreign coordination, including discussions of violent protests designed to undermine the government.
Overall, the SSG indicates a tight security landscape in Georgia, with ongoing investigations and measures to protect against external influences and maintain national stability.
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