On Tuesday (Dec. 9, 2025), Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze called on the United Kingdom to apologize for what he described as a false report aired by the BBC earlier this month. The investigation, published on December 1, suggested that Georgian authorities used a World War One-era chemical agent called camite to disperse crowds at anti-government protests last year 🤯.
Kobakhidze rejected the claims, accusing the broadcaster of artificially creating a scandal with incorrect information. He stressed that Georgia has wrapped up its own probe into the events and is ready to hand over full documentation to any international body interested in the facts 🔍.
He said his government plans to appeal to Ofcom, the British media regulator, and, if necessary, move the case to the courts. Georgia will use every legal avenue to ensure the BBC issues an apology 🚀.
This unfolding media clash shines a spotlight on how governments and news outlets navigate trust, accountability, and the power of information. Stay tuned as Tbilisi's legal challenge unfolds and puts media accountability in the UK crosshairs.
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