National Socialist Georgian Workers' Party
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National Socialist Georgian Worker’s Party ეროვნულ-სოციალისტური საქართველოს მშრომელთა პარტია | |
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| Leader | Giorgi Chelidze |
| Founder | Tornike Kiviladze |
| Preceded by | Georgian National Unity |
| Membership | ~300 |
| Ideology | Georgian Nationalism, Fascism |
| Political position | Far-right |
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The National Socialist Georgian Worker’s Party (ეროვნულ-სოციალისტური საქართველოს მშრომელთა პარტია) (NSGWP) is a far-right political party in Georgia. The movement was initially founded as Georgian National Unity and registered as a non-governmental organization on November 2, 2016.[1] It began its activities on January 17, 2017. The NSGWP grew out of Georgia’s nationalist and racist ideologies, with roots in Georgian military culture. It opposes international Jewish organizations, Marxism, and liberalism.[2]
The group advocates for the preservation of the white race, which it claims originated in Georgia.[3] One of its primary goals is the restoration of the Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918–1921) within its historical territorial boundaries.[4] The party also aims to unite racially and ethnically white Georgians, as well as others who agree with its ideology and view Georgia as their homeland.[5][6]
Leadership
[edit]The movement was founded by Tornike Kiviladze, who served as its leader for the first two months.[7] After his departure, Giorgi Chelidze took over as the party’s leader, a role he continues to hold to this day. Chelidze is referred to within the party as "Metauri" (მეთაური),[8] meaning "The Leader" (similar to Führer).[citation needed]
Ideology
[edit]Initially, the party identified with fascism, but over the past few years, its ideology has shifted to National Socialism.[9] The NSGWP is based on nationalist, racial, and anti-liberal ideologies. It focuses on the protection of the Georgian white race and its supposed roots, and it seeks to implement a form of racial purity in Georgia. The party advocates for social and economic welfare programs and emphasizes subordinating individual rights to national unity.[10]
Activities
[edit]The NSGWP is known for its propaganda efforts, which have included the translation of "Mein Kampf" into Georgian.[11] The party used to engage with followers via YouTube livestreams, but its account was banned.[when?][12] Despite its small size, it remains active on social media platforms like Telegram, where it spreads its ideology and communicates with members.[citation needed]
The party has participated in protests[13] but has not been involved in any electoral processes due to its size. After videos emerged of training with and shooting weapons on the groups social-media platforms, the groups leader, Giorgi Chelidze, was arrested in 2018 for the illegal possession, purchase and use of firearms and ammunition, including Kalashnikov rifles. Chelidze gained media attention for performing the Nazi Salute during his court hearing.[14][15] Chelidze was found guilty of illegally purchasing and storing firearms in May of 2019, leading him to be sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment.[16] Which led to a temporary suspension of the movement[when?] until his release and subsequent revival of the party.[citation needed]
The NSGWP did not apply to participate in the 2020 elections.[17]
Membership and Public Perception
[edit]The NSGWP has an estimated membership of around 300, with a support base largely composed of younger individuals.[18] The party’s activities and views have led to opposition from the Georgian government and the general public.[vague] Despite its small size and limited influence, the party continues to operate, mainly through online communication channels.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]External Links
[edit]- ^ "საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა - Companyinfo.ge". www.companyinfo.ge. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "არიან ქორთუ". Telegram. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "არიან ქორთუ". Telegram. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "არიან ქორთუ". Telegram. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "არიან ქორთუ". Telegram. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ პირველი არხი Georgian Public Broadcaster (2018-05-13). "დიდება ერს, სიკვდილი მტერს" რუსთაველის მიმდებარედ "საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა" კონტრაქციას მართა. Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ დანგაძე, მარიამ; გიგაური, სანდრო (2021-07-27). "ვინ არის "შავპერანგიანი", ვინც SS-ის პროპაგანდისტული ფილმით ჰოლოკოსტს უარყოფს? | mythdetector.ge" (in Georgian). Archived from the original on 13 Oct 2024. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ დეტექტორი, მითების (2023-04-18). "რა ვიცით ფაშისტურ ორგანიზაცია "ქართულ ეროვნულ დარაზმულობაზე," რომელიც სამოქალაქო თავდაცვისთვის ახალგაზრდების რეკრუტირებას ცდილობს?" (in Georgian). Archived from the original on 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Click Media (2020-06-05). თორნიკე ვაშაკიძე, "საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა". Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ "არიან ქორთუ". Telegram. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "არიან ქორთუ". Telegram. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "არიან ქორთუ". Telegram. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ პირველი არხი Georgian Public Broadcaster (2018-05-13). "დიდება ერს, სიკვდილი მტერს" რუსთაველის მიმდებარედ "საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა" კონტრაქციას მართა. Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Leader of neo-fascist Georgian National Unity group sent to pretrial detention | AGENDA.GE". agenda.ge. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ გვაძაბია, მიხეილ (2018-09-01). "შსს-მ ფაშისტური მოძრაობის ლიდერი გიორგი ჭელიძე დააკავა - Netgazeti". NETGAZETI.ge (in Georgian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ staff, DFWatch. "Georgian neo-Nazi sentenced to three and a half years in jail for storing weapons". Democracy & Freedom Watch. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
- ^ "ცესკო აქვეყნებს 68 პარტიის ჩამონათვალს რომლებმაც არჩევნებში მონაწილეობის მიზნით მიმართეს" [CEC publishes the list of 68 parties that applied to participate in the elections]. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (in Georgian). 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Click Media (2020-06-05). თორნიკე ვაშაკიძე, "საქართველოს ეროვნული ერთობა". Retrieved 2024-09-09 – via YouTube.