Summary
Georgian prosecutors charged five opposition leaders with trying to overthrow the government after protests in Tbilisi turned violent. Authorities arrested 13 people related to the unrest during protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party following local elections. The government claims the opposition aimed to change the constitutional order forcibly, prompting ongoing clashes and demonstrations in the country.
Key Facts
- Five Georgian opposition leaders face charges of attempting to overthrow the government.
- Demonstrations in Tbilisi involved tens of thousands protesting local elections and ended in clashes with police.
- The charges could lead to a maximum of nine years in prison for those involved.
- A famous opera singer, Paata Burchuladze, was among those charged.
- Riot police used gas and water cannons to stop some protesters from entering the presidential palace.
- The Georgian government has pledged more arrests related to the alleged coup attempt.
- The country's State Security Service found weapons and explosives linked to the unrest.
- Georgian Dream secured a landslide victory in local elections, which many opposition parties boycotted.
