Georgia is being rocked by days of violent protests. Here’s what you need to know
Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.
Protests in Georgia, explained
For the fifth day in a row, Georgians are holding massive protests in the country's capital, Tbilisi. The final straw appeared to be the parliament elections won by the ruling Georgian Dream party, which many believe were marred by fraud,
Protests explode in Georgia over paused bid for EU membership. President accuses Russia
The government launched a bloody crackdown on protesters in the eastern European country of Georgia after the newly elected leader paused a years-long effort to join the European Union in what opponents said was turn toward Russia. Demonstrations swept the ...
Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
Police in the Georgian capital have again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators after over 200 people were detained during four previous nights of protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Day six of protests in Georgia: Police launch harsh crackdown outside parliament – videos
Georgian law enforcement began dispersing anti-government protesters outside the Georgian Parliament near midnight on 3 December. Source: European Pravda; Georgian media Details: Police started pushing protesters away from the Freedom Square,
Anti-Russian Protests in Georgia Turn Violent, Dozens Hospitalized
Georgia has experienced violent clashes during opposition protests against the suspension of talks for the ex-Soviet nation to join the EU.
Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
By Felix Light TBILISI (Reuters) -Protesters and police skirmished in Georgia's capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday, with signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government's decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.
Woman confronts riot police as mass protests continue in Tbilisi, Georgia
A young woman confronted riot police in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, as protests continue against Georgian Dream party's decision to put EU accession talks on hold.
Protests intensify in Georgia over E.U. bid suspension
Protesters gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Dec. 2, to demonstrate against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Georgian President Warns Against Turning From EU, as Protestors Take to Streets
Francine Lacqua interviews Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili about the protests against pro-Russia factions trying to block her country from joining the European Union and NATO. (Source: Bloombe
Georgian PM says pro-EU 'revolution' attempt has failed as protests persist
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Tuesday that an attempt to stage what he called a "revolution" in the country had failed, after a fifth successive night of protests against a decision to suspend talks to join the European Union.
Protests lay bare a clash of values and interests as Georgia navigates a Russia-West standoff
Georgia is convulsed by political upheaval again after its pro-Moscow government, fresh off parliamentary elections denounced ...
Pro-Putin leader backs harsh crackdown as over 40 people hospitalized amid protests in Georgia
Dozens are hospitalized after massive protests broke out across Georgia following the pro-Putin government's move halting ...
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Tensions Boil Over in Georgia's Abkhazia Over Property Rights for Russians
Tensions boiled over this week in Georgia's Abkhazia region as protesters ... the Abkhazia media outlet Nuzhnaya Gazeta reported about the protests on its Telegram channel, saying: "The ...
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Protests erupt across Georgia’s regions
By Ailis Halligan in Kutaisi The last few days have seen an unprecedented, spontaneous mass mobilisation of citizens in ...
Georgian Legion denies Russian claims of returning to Georgia to participate in protests
The Georgian Legion, which is fighting the Russian army in Ukraine, has denied Russian propaganda claims that it is planning ...
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Georgia PM vows retribution for protests as court rejects bid to annul vote
Georgia's prime minister on Tuesday threatened to punish his political opponents, accusing them of being behind violence at ...
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Huge anti-Russian protests in Tbilisi echo Ukraine’s Maidan
The opposition rejected the results immediately, but protests were small and evidence of gross fraud was lacking, muting the ...
What’s happening in Georgia, and why are thousands protesting?
More than 100 were arrested and dozens injured during protests after Georgia’s ruling party said it would suspend talks to ...