Protesters in Georgia claim government is being controlled by Moscow
Thousands of opposition supporters gathered outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday amid growing criticism of the government for its pro-Russian authoritarian ways.
Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:49Published
Another night of violence has unfolded in Georgia as police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at protesters opposing a so-called "Russian law". Sky News
Thousands of Georgians flooded the streets of Tbilisi in vehement opposition to a proposed bill dubbed "foreign agents," which they perceive as draconian and influenced by Russia. The legislation mandates organizations receiving over 20% of funding from abroad to register as such or face penalties.
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