Georgia is being rocked by days of violent protests. Here’s what you need to know
Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union.
Georgian PM praises country's protest crackdown despite US condemnation
Georgia, which has been criticized for using "excessive force" to crack down on anti-government protests, has become increasingly authoritarian, according to Western governments.
Protests intensify in Georgia over E.U. bid suspension
Protesters gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Dec. 2, to demonstrate against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
Protesters rallied in Georgia’s capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday and there were signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government’s decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.
Protests in Georgia Continue With Clashes in Tbilisi
Protesters clashed with police in Georgia's capital city of Tbilisi in the early hours of Monday. Last week, the ruling party announced it was delaying talks with the European Union on potential membership of the bloc.
Georgian PM dismisses US condemnation of violence against protesters
By Felix Light TBILISI (Reuters) -Facing condemnation from the United States and defiance from his own president, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze praised police on Sunday for cracking down on protesters who he said were acting on foreign orders to undermine the state.
Police and Protesters Clash in Georgian Capital
The government’s decision to suspend its bid for European Union membership has driven thousands of protesters into the streets.
Georgia Protesters, Police Clash as President Vows to Stay
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili vowed to defy the ruling party’s plan to replace her as riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters during a second night of demonstrations in the capital.
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