Mass protests in Georgia as government put EU accession talks on hold
Thousands of protesters are expected to take to the streets of Tbilisi and other Georgian cities again tonight, continuing demonstrations that began on Thursday. In recent days, police have used water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets to break up the protests. At least 150 people have been detained.
Protests escalate in Georgia over suspended EU bid
Massive protests erupted in Georgia over the government’s decision to suspend the country’s bid to join the European Union. Authorities clamped down hard on the demonstrations, prompting condemnation from the US: Police fired tear gas and used water cannons, and more than 40 people were injured on Saturday, officials said.
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