Anti-government protests have taken place in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, where demonstrators attempted to breach the presidential palace. In response, police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd.
The protests were prompted by calls for a “peaceful revolution” from certain opposition figures against the ruling Georgian Dream party, which is criticized for its perceived pro-Russian stance and authoritarian practices. Tensions have been escalating since last year, following an election victory by Georgian Dream, which critics allege was fraudulent.
Adding to the unrest, Georgian Dream has recently paused the country’s accession talks with the European Union, a move seen as a significant deviation from Georgia’s long-standing objective of closer ties with Europe. Questions remain about the potential impact of these protests on the political landscape and the future direction of Georgia’s foreign policy.
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