The US Embassy in Georgia responds to the attack on employees of TV Formula.

“The U.S. Embassy condemns the attacks on Formula TV employees last night, including an assault and an act of vandalism. This follows the beating of Formula journalist Vakho Sanaia in February. We urge the authorities to conduct swift, thorough and impartial investigations into these incidents.

Attacks against journalists are unacceptable. Journalists in a democracy must be free and able to conduct their work safely. This is essential in order to fulfill their role of informing the public and holding the country’s institutions and authorities accountable”, - reads the statement.