Georgian Police Brutally Suppress Protests Over EU Talks Termination

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Protests have erupted on the streets of Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, in response to the government’s decision to end talks with the European Union. Thousands of protesters, armed only with flags and aspirations for a European future, were met with violence by Georgian police, who reportedly charged, arrested, and pepper-sprayed participants, including journalists. Criticisms have been raised against the government for its use of excessive force against peaceful protesters.

Nick Schifrin Discusses Tbilisi Protests

Nick Schifrin: The capital city, Tbilisi, is witnessing a crucial struggle for Georgia’s future.

Just yesterday, Georgian law enforcement took drastic measures, arresting and assaulting protesters and journalists, who were armed with nothing more than national flags, intergenerational resentment, and hopes for a European future. The trigger for the mass protest was the government’s abrupt decision to cease negotiations with the European Union.

The violence has been criticized as excessive and disproportionate, especially given the peaceful nature of the protests. Anna Dolidze, Chair for For the People Party, voices her concern from the heart of the demonstration in Tbilisi.

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