Police fire water cannon at Georgia protesters near presidential palace
Summary
Thousands of protesters in Georgia clashed with police in Tbilisi after municipal elections. The opposition accused the government of being authoritarian and pro-Russia, which led to the unrest. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd near the presidential palace.Key Facts
- Protesters gathered in Tbilisi's Freedom Square and Rustaveli Avenue waving Georgian and EU flags.
- The opposition boycotted the election and called for a "peaceful revolution" against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party.
- Georgian riot police used water cannons, pepper spray, and tear gas to disperse the protesters.
- A group tried to storm the presidential palace, leading to a clash with the police.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs declared the rally unlawful, citing legal violations.
- The ruling GD party claims it won control in all municipalities and denies being pro-Russia.
- Georgia's ties with Europe and the US have weakened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- The conflict follows months of demonstrations after a disputed parliamentary election last year.
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