Chairman Wilson Issues Statement on Government Raids...
Oct 25, 2024WASHINGTON—Today, US Helsinki Commission Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02), issued the following statement regarding the government raids on the homes of the two Tbilisi, Georgia-based researchers with the US-based Atlantic Council: “It is with much dismay and concern that I have learned about the government raids on the homes of Eto Buziashvili and Sopo Gelava. They are […]
Chairman Wilson Condemns Georgian Government Actions...
Oct 29, 2024WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement condemning the Georgian government’s decision to freeze the bank accounts of Eto Buziashvili and Sopo Gelava, two Atlantic Council researchers: “On the eve of the parliamentary election, the Georgian government raided the homes of Eto Buziashvili and Sopo Gelava. They are researchers with […]
BRIEFING – Countering Authoritarian Abuse of INTERPOL
Oct 29, 2024Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2118 Stream live here INTERPOL, the world’s largest law enforcement coordination network, remains a pathway for authoritarian regimes to extend political persecution far beyond their borders. By using INTERPOL’s global communications network to disseminate politically motivated wanted notices, fabricated reports of “lost or stolen” passports, and other fraudulent police bulletins, […]
Countering Authoritarian Abuse of INTERPOL
Oct 29, 2024INTERPOL, the world’s largest law enforcement coordination network, remains a pathway for authoritarian regimes to extend political persecution far beyond their borders. By using INTERPOL’s global communications network to disseminate politically motivated wanted notices, fabricated reports of “lost or stolen” passports, and other fraudulent police bulletins, dictators can secure the extradition or detention of dissidents, […]
Chairman Wilson Expresses Support for President Zour...
Oct 28, 2024WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his support for Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and the Georgian people as President Zourabichvili was joined by Georgian opposition parties in rejecting the results of this weekend’s parliamentary elections and calling for protests across Georgia today. “Yesterday, President Zourabichvili was joined by members of the Georgian […]
Chairman Wilson Calls on State Department to Investi...
Oct 27, 2024WASHINGTON—Today, Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement regarding allegations of fraud and Russian interference in yesterday’s parliamentary elections in the Republic of Georgia: “I am troubled by the credible allegations of systematic violations in the Georgian parliamentary election. I am also disturbed by the well-documented efforts by Russia to sway […]
Chairman Wilson and Ranking Member Cohen Issue State...
Oct 23, 2024WASHINGTON—Today, Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Ranking Member Rep. Steve Cohen (TN-09), original co-sponsors of the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act in the House, issued the following statement about the Biden administration’s decision to provide $20 billion in loans to Ukraine that will be paid back by the […]
BRIEFING – Contesting Russia: Lessons from Cen...
Oct 23, 2024Cannon House Office Building, Room 210 Stream live here For years, the countries of Central & Eastern Europe have been a critical warning system for the rest of Europe, sounding the alarm about the dangers posed by Russian aggression. Their unique histories and proximity to Russia have given them a deep understanding of Russian tactics, […]