“In Tbilisi, the police used water cannons against the demonstrators. Clashes broke out between the police and demonstrators near the Parliament of Georgia due to the rejection of negotiations on joining the EU. The law enforcement officers used special means, there are victims on both sides.”, — write on: unn.ua
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The situation escalated near the official entrance, at the intersection of the Zubalashvili and Chichinadze streets. Demonstrators threw various objects at the police – bottles, firecrackers, eggs, balls with paint, colored smoke. The security forces returned all this to the crowd, accompanied by obscene gestures.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia claims that demonstrators threw “unidentified objects” at the police, as a result of which one police officer was injured.
For several minutes, the demonstrators were called to disperse through loudspeakers. Security forces have already used a water cannon. The situation periodically worsens. At least one injured demonstrator is reported.
Below in Rustaveli, the action is taking place calmly. Near Freedom Square, special forces and water cannons were also brought to readiness.
A new wave of protests in Georgia: people again take to the streets of Tbilisi and BatumiNovember 29 2024, 15:15 • 11667 views
We will remind
After the announcement by the prime minister of Georgia about the refusal of negotiations on the country’s accession to the EU until 2028, spontaneous protests began in Tbilisi and other cities of Georgia.
Employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia condemned the decision of the authorities to suspend the accession to the EU until 2028.
The situation between law enforcement officers and protesters escalated near the Parliament of Georgia. The police used water cannons and tear gas, there are wounded on both sides, and arrests have begun.
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Iraklii Kobakhidze, accused EU Ambassador Pavlo Herchynskyi of interfering in the election process and disinformation. Kobakhidze threatened a diplomatic response if the ambassador did not change his behavior.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemned the use of force against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi and the suspension of EU accession negotiations.