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Thousands protest in Georgia against 'foreign agents' bill

Sky News Saturday, 11 May 2024
Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets of Tbilisi, kicking off a week of rolling protests against a Putinesque new law threatening press and civic freedoms.
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Tens of thousands of Georgians protest against ruling party for the 11th straight day [Video]

Tens of thousands of Georgians protest against ruling party for the 11th straight day

Georgian protesters hopeful of keeping European Union membership dream alive as they take to the streets in an 11th consecutive day of protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party in Tbilisi.

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Police have reportedly resorted to more heavy handed tactics in a bid to clamp down on the unrest with more than 400 protesters, including opposition leaders and activists, detained and more than 100 people treated for injuries.

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Thousands of Georgians march in Tbilisi to protest against suspension of EU bid [Video]

Thousands of Georgians march in Tbilisi to protest against suspension of EU bid

Thousands of protesters flooded the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to voice their objection to the ruling party's decision to suspend EU-accession talks.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:40Published

Tbilisi Tbilisi Capital and the largest city of Georgia (country)

Georgian anti-government protests enter twelfth night amidst intensifying policing [Video]

Georgian anti-government protests enter twelfth night amidst intensifying policing

Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 01:00Published
VIDEO| Tbilisi Clashes: Georgia Protesters Throw Eggs at Police, Storm Parliament with EU Flags [Video]

VIDEO| Tbilisi Clashes: Georgia Protesters Throw Eggs at Police, Storm Parliament with EU Flags

In Tbilisi, Georgia, clashes erupted as thousands of protesters rallied against the government's actions, throwing eggs at riot police and storming the parliament building. The protesters, many waving EU flags, gathered in the heart of the capital to voice their opposition to the government's controversial stance on EU membership and recent political decisions. The scene turned chaotic as masked individuals confronted the police, with some attempting to break into the parliament. The tensions highlight a growing discontent with the ruling government, as demonstrators demand greater accountability and alignment with European values. This marked a significant escalation in the ongoing protests that have gripped Georgia in recent weeks. #TbilisiClashes #GeorgiaProtests #EUFlags #EggsAtPolice #StormParliament #ProtestAgainstGovernment #TbilisiRally #GeorgianProtesters #EUInGeorgia #PoliticalUnrest #ParliamentAttack #GeorgiaMartialLaw #RiotPolice #GeorgianOpposition #TbilisiDemonstration

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Georgian opposition leader arrested during police raid [Video]

Georgian opposition leader arrested during police raid

Georgian opposition leader Nika Gvaramia was arrested by police during a raid on the Droa party office in Tbilisi, where he was tackled and taken away unconscious. The arrest follows a series of opposition office raids and protests over delays in EU membership.

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Protests over halted EU progress grow despite police crackdown [Video]

Protests over halted EU progress grow despite police crackdown

Demonstrations on the streets of Tbilisi intensified through the night into early Monday, 2 December.

Credit: euronews (in English)    Duration: 02:00Published

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