2023–2024 Georgian protests
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| Date | March 6 - ongoing | ||
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| Resulted in | ongoing | ||
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The 2023 Georgian protests are an ongoing series of street demonstrations taking place throughout Georgia from March 2023 onwards, over parliamentary backing of a new foreign agents law. Police have been reported as using water cannons and tear gas to disperse the protests, especially in the capital Tbilisi.[1][2]
Background
The United States and the European Union stated that it would be hard for Georgia to join NATO or the European Union if this law is to be passed. International organizations voiced concerns over the draft law, saying it runs against Georgia's democratic development.[2]
March 7
Police officers in Georgia used tear gases and water canons outside of Georgia's Parliament in downtown Tbilisi on Tuesday against protesters who opposed a proposed law some see preventing the freedom of the press.[2] Protesters are currently trying to break into the parliament building in Georgia.[3]
References
- ^ "Georgian police use tear gas on protests against 'foreign agents' law". March 7, 2023 – via www.reuters.com.
- ^ a b c "Georgians protest against draft law on media, nonprofits". ABC News.
- ^ "❗️ Protesters in #Tbilisi have broken through barricades and are trying to break into the Georgian parliament building".