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Georgian officials have signaled a desire to improve ties with the Trump administration, but Washington should demand concrete steps to reverse democratic backsliding first. Read more from Katie LaRoque on why the release of political prisoners should be treated as the minimum benchmark for improving US-Georgia relations: https://freedomhouse.org/article/no-reset-without-releases-georgias-political-prisoners-and-price-better-relations

In June 2022, Theary Seng was sentenced to six years in prison based on social media posts that were critical of Cambodian leaders. Her courage continues to inspire those fighting for democracy and human rights, and we will continue to advocate for Theary through our program.

Read the latest Spotlight 🔆 on Freedom:

🔒 No Reset Without Releases: Georgia’s Political Prisoners
🏅 Honoring H.E. Salome Zourabichvili with the 2026 Mark Palmer Prize
👥 Freedom House Welcomes Margaret Hoover & David Pressman to the Board
🌍 Country Spotlight: Georgia

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