Bangladesh, Oct. 2 -- In a move that has raised alarm among international observers and civil society advocates, Georgian authorities have escalated their campaign against non-governmental organizations (NGOs), targeting some of the countrys most prominent voices for transparency, democracy, and human rights. The latest development has seen Eka Gigauri, the respected director of Transparency International Georgia (TI Georgia), summoned for questioning under charges of “sabotage” and collusion with foreign actors-accusations that critics say are politically motivated and aimed at silencing dissent.

The governments actions mark a troubling escalation in its long-running tensions with NGOs and watchdogs. Over the past several ye...