For the fourth consecutive night, protesters have gathered in the streets of Tbilisi, expressing outrage over the suspension of Georgia’s European Union membership bid. The demonstrations have turned violent, with some protesters firing fireworks at police stationed on the steps of parliament.
In response, law enforcement has deployed water cannons to disperse the crowd, while some protesters have sought shelter beneath umbrellas. The protests, which began earlier this week, are a manifestation of the public’s discontent with the ruling party’s decision to suspend EU membership talks.
Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Garibashvili, has dismissed calls for new elections, alleging that protesters have been misled by opposition propaganda. In contrast, the country’s pro-Western President, Salome Zourabichvili, who is set to relinquish her role in a matter of weeks, has revealed to the BBC her intention to remain in office.
BBC
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