US EditionGeorgia’s police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace
Protesters demanded a peaceful transfer of power amid accusations of electoral fraud and government crackdowns, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons to disperse around 100,000 demonstrators.
- Georgian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters attempting to enter the presidential palace during local elections in Tbilisi on October 4, 2025.
- The ruling party, Georgian Dream, faced criticism for repressive policies and was accused of attempting to steer Georgia away from democratic goals.
- Tens of thousands rallied in Tbilisi, calling for a peaceful transfer of power, as demonstrators expressed concerns over democratic backsliding amid ongoing repression.
- The Central Election Commission reported a turnout of less than 30% during the elections, which were criticized for lacking international oversight and fairness.
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The protesters built barricades, some of which were the subject of a fire.
Local elections in Georgia: police disperse EU-wire
Georgia Ruling Party Wins Local Polls as Mass Protests Flare
Georgia's ruling party won local elections Saturday and police fired tear gas and water cannons at anti-government protesters who tried to enter the presidential palace, as tens of thousands of people rallied to the opposition's call to save democracy.
Georgian police clash, detain protesters as ruling party says it won
TBILISI: Georgian riot police used pepper spray and water cannons to drive demonstrators away from the presidential palace and detained five activists on Saturday, as the opposition staged a large demonstration on a day of local elections. The governing Georgian Dream party said it had clinched victory in every municipality across the South Caucasus country of 3.7 million
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