Hundreds of Arrests and Mysterious Beatings as Georgia Cracks Down on Pro-EU Protests
A firework explodes near police officers during a rally of opposition parties' supporters, who protest against the new government's decision to suspend the European Union accession talks and refuse budgetary grants until 2028, in Tbilisi, Georgia November 30, 2024. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze/File Photo
Georgian journalists allege brutal beatings as protests rage against ending EU talks
Tens of thousands of people joined an 11th straight day of protests in Georgia on Sunday after the governing party moved to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union.
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens 'measures'
Thousands of pro-European protesters rallied against Georgia's government Tuesday for a 13th consecutive day, after the European Union warned it could punish authorities for their crackdown on demonstrators.
Clear Grounds for Sanctions Amid Georgia Protests, EU Envoy Says
TBILISI (Reuters) - Violent clashes in Georgia between the police and protesters in recent weeks and "unacceptable" police brutality against the demonstrators present clear grounds for the European Union to impose sanctions, the EU ambassador to Georgia said on Monday.
EU To Consider 'Measures' Over Georgia Protest Crackdown
European Union foreign ministers meeting next week will discuss punishing Georgia's authorities for the "brutal" repression of pro-EU protesters, Brussels said Tuesday.
EU to discuss potential sanctions on Georgia after protest violence
The European Union is threatening the Georgian government with sanctions in light of the violence against pro-European protesters. Possible measures will be examined at the foreign ministers' meeting next Monday,
Georgian anti-government protests enter twelfth night amidst intensifying policing
Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists. View on euronews
Thousands Rally In Georgia's 12th Day Of Pro-EU Protests
Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks after disputed elections.
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