Brutal Clashes Rock Georgia as Protests against EU Membership Delay Escalate
Tbilisi, Georgia – For the second night in a row, anger boiled over in Georgia as thousands protested the government’s decision to postpone EU accession talks for four years. Clashes erupted between demonstrators and police, with water cannons and pepper spray deployed against the crowds. The Government, led by the Georgian Dream party, insists the move was necessary due to concerns raised by the European Parliament regarding last month’s elections.
Protesters, driven by a fervent desire to see their country join the European Union, labeled the move a betrayal. "There’s a deep sense of gloom hanging over us," explained Gatool Katawazi, who reported on the scene for Trouw newspaper. "Even though the protests are meant to be peaceful they are getting increasingly intense, and the police reaction is heavy handed."
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"We are fighting against Russia!" A protestor shouted during a powerful demonstration in Tbilisi.
The conflict is looked upon with worry by observers.
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The European Parliament raised concerns about the fairness of Georgia’s recent elections, saying that they demanded the country mostly ensurerever. On 9th November, the Georgian Dream won the election, but allegations by opposition parties claim there was interference from Russia.
According to the Associated Press, the European Parliament requested a review of the election ahead fallout, been its results due to the involvement of the Russian government.
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This ongoing battle between protesters and authorities highlights Georgia’s fervent desire to join the EU, a prominent goal enshrined in the country’s constitution. As tensions rise, all eyes are on Georgia, bracing for further unrest.
2024-11-30 11:38:00
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