US EditionGeorgia’s Prime Minister Promises Crackdown on Dissent
- Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused protesters of attempting to overthrow the government during a post-election rally in Tbilisi, where the ruling Georgian Dream party won with 81.6% of the vote.
- Kobakhidze reported that around 7,000 people participated in the protest, which was met with riot police using pepper spray and water cannons, leading to the hospitalization of multiple individuals.
- He criticized EU Ambassador PaweB Herczynski, claiming that foreigners, including him, supported the overthrow attempt and must take responsibility for the unrest.
- The EU has previously rejected accusations of attempting to destabilize Georgia, although it faced increased scrutiny following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Georgia’s prime minister promises crackdown on dissent
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday accused opposition protesters of attempting to overthrow his government and vowed to clamp down on any dissent. Saturday saw tens of thousands of anti-government protesters take to the streets of the capital Tbilisi, many waving Georgian and EU flags. to stop them from forcing their way into the presidential palace. Kobakhidze’s Georgian Dream party on Saturday claimed victory in every municipality acro…
Local elections in Georgia were marked by opposition protests in Tbilisi, which escalated into clashes with police.
Facing Street Protests, Georgian Leader Claims Foreign-Backed Plot to Oust Him
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused protesters attempting to enter the presidential palace of trying to overthrow the government, and he claimed that the European Union was interfering in Georgia’s internal affairs. Riot police used pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the demonstrators during a large opposition rally coinciding with local elections, leading to […] The post Facing Street Protests, Georgian Leader Claims Forei…
The prime minister of Georgia plans to ban all major opposition parties, accusing them of attempting a coup. Violent protests erupted in connection with Saturday's local elections.
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