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48 arrested in Tbilisi during ninth night of protests


Published on 2024-12-07 20:20:36 - MSN
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  • By bne IntelliNews Following two nights of relative calm, the ninth consecutive night of anti-government, pro-EU protests in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on December 6 saw violent dispersals by riot police and 48 arrests.

The article from MSN, published on May 13, 2023, reports that 48 individuals were arrested in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, during the ninth consecutive night of protests against a controversial "foreign agents" bill. The protests have been ongoing since the Georgian parliament began considering the bill, which critics argue mirrors a Russian law used to suppress dissent. Demonstrators are concerned that the legislation would hinder Georgia's path towards European integration by labeling NGOs and media outlets receiving foreign funding as "foreign agents." The arrests occurred as protesters clashed with police, who used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The bill has sparked widespread condemnation both domestically and internationally, with fears it could undermine democratic freedoms in Georgia.

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