Bangladesh, Jan. 30 -- Georgias ruling Georgian Dream party has unveiled proposed legislative amendments that would dramatically expand state control over foreign-funded civil society organizations, independent media, and politically active groups, triggering alarm among rights advocates, journalists, and legal experts who warn the country is on the brink of a full-scale crackdown on independent voices.

According to draft amendments obtained by OCCRPs Georgian partner organization Monitori, the proposed changes would require nearly all foreign financial or in-kind support for non-governmental organizations, media outlets, and individuals engaged in public or political activity to receive prior government approval. Failure to comply could...