Diplomatic Tensions Rise as Georgia Challenges BBC Claims
Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has called on the UK to apologize for a BBC report alleging "false and scandalous" claims about chemical agent use during 2024 protests. The dispute centers on a December 1 investigation where the broadcaster accused Georgian authorities of deploying a World War One-era substance during crowd control – a claim Tbilisi calls "baseless." 🔍
Legal Showdown Looms
Kobakhidze vowed to pursue "every legal avenue," including appeals to UK media regulator Ofcom and courts, to force a retraction. "The BBC artificially created this scandal," he stated, emphasizing Georgia’s readiness to share full investigation details with international bodies. 📑⚖️
What’s Next?
With Georgia framing this as a battle for "media accountability," the conflict could test UK-Georgia relations. The PM’s firm stance – "We won’t tolerate lies" – sets the stage for a high-stakes diplomatic and legal drama in 2025. 🌐✨
