In Tbilisi, Georgia, protestors were out on the streets in their tens of thousands for the twelfth night running.
It is freezing out there, so to keep them warm they decided to burn an effigy of Georgian Dream party chairman and billionaire mastermind Bidzina Ivanishvili. He was in a coffin this time.
If it looks a bit voodoo, that's because it is. Ivanishvili is very superstitious...
#GeorgiaProtests
It is freezing out there, so to keep them warm they decided to burn an effigy of Georgian Dream party chairman and billionaire mastermind Bidzina Ivanishvili. He was in a coffin this time.
If it looks a bit voodoo, that's because it is. Ivanishvili is very superstitious...
#GeorgiaProtests
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The EU stands in solidarity with the Georgian people and their democratic and European aspirations."
E.U. Statement on Georgia.
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/georgia-statement-spokesperson-developments-georgia_en
Georgia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the developments in Georgia
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They have zero evidence that 'special services of foreign powers' are involved in the violence at protests so far in Georgia.
At least, not on the protestor's side...
#GeorgiaProtests
#TerrorInGeorgia
https://publika.ge/susi-aqciis-organizatorebi-ganikhilaven-situaciis-dadzabvas-rasac-unda-mohyves-mskhverpli/
სუსი: აქციის ორგანიზატორები განიხილავენ სიტუაციის დაძაბვას, რასაც უნდა მოჰყვეს მსხვერპლი
პუბლიკაHugs4friends ♾🇺🇦 🇵🇸😷 hat dies geteilt
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“A government that puts its own interests ahead of those of its people and opposes the aspirations of its people is doomed and will inevitably be defeated. The more it tries to crush and defeat people, the more severely it will be punished. This is a historical inevitability."
https://civil.ge/archives/643395
Former GD Cabinet Member Slams Ivanishvili for “Treason”
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Many journalists have been targeted by the ruling Georgian Dream party with detainment and hospitalisations, so this is a powerful gesture by the President, whose office is the last one not to be captured by the regime.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
https://publika.ge/medlit-samoqalaqo-tavdadebisatvis-prezidentma-mediis-warmomadgenlebi-daajildova/
მედლით „სამოქალაქო თავდადებისათვის" პრეზიდენტმა მედიის წარმომადგენლები დააჯილდოვა
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"You are the window through which we see what is happening. If you weren't there, people who are not outside at the demonstrations, because they can't stand there, they wouldn't know what is happening and even from one part of the protest to the other, which is spread across several cities, we wouldn't know that the country is standing against injustice."
"Your presence and your dedication are very important, today, tomorrow and always."
#GeorgiaProtests
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Despite the horrors, people refuse to back down—not because these events aren’t terrifying, but because they are determined to prevent Georgia from becoming Russia."
Katie Shoshiashvili,
Transparency Georgia
#Georgia
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You'll notice that the journalists are wearing bandages and neck braces. They have all sustained injuries while covering the protests. They were all attacked by unidentified 'special forces' working for Georgia's illegitimate government.
Shine a light on this.
#TerrorInGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests
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Hungary, the only EU country that has recognized the new government in Georgia, has announced that it will veto any sanctions the E.U. try to put on Georgia.
"Nonsensical and unjustified", they say.
"Orban's a Russian stooge", (I say.)
#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/643509
Hungary Says to Veto Personal EU Sanctions as Georgian FM Visits Budapest
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Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
#TerrorinGeorgia
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The EU has deplored authorities’ repressive actions, but it's time for decisive steps. The EU should seek independent investigations into the post-election violence by experts from the Council of Europe and the U.N., calling on them to examine the unlawful use of force, arbitrary detention, and the mounting evidence of ill-treatment and torture."
Human Rights Watch
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/12/10/georgias-human-rights-crisis-deepens-amid-mass-protests
Georgia’s Human Rights Crisis Deepens Amid Mass Protests
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The call was initiated by Macron and comes amid a violent crackdown on protesters following disputed elections in October that Georgian Dream won.
Macron condemned law enforcement for the use of excessive force against nonviolent protesters and journalists in general."
https://www.rferl.org/a/macron-ivanishvili-message-concern-georgia-democracy-europe-france/33236289.html#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17339346419337&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rferl.org%2Fa%2Fmacron-ivanishvili-message-concern-georgia-democracy-europe-france%2F33236289.html
Macron Urges Georgian Dream's Ivanishvili To Address Democratic Backsliding
RFE/RL's Georgian Service (RFE/RL)ProjectFearlessness •
However, Hungary promises: “We will veto” any sanctions on Georgian officials."
#GeorgiaProtest
https://www.eunews.it/en/2024/12/11/georgia-eu-studies-further-measures-against-crackdown-on-protests-but-hungary-warns-we-will-veto/
Georgia: EU studies "further measures" against crackdown on protests. But Hungary warns: "We
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The journalists at the channel are fighting back and promising to stay on air as long as they can.
#TerrorInGeorgia
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They allude to widespread rumours about Tbilisi mayor and Georgian Dream party member Kakha Kahladze.
The mind boggles.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Different groups are organizing their own separate marches before arriving at the main protest point outside parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Yesterday there were the architects and then the doctors, earlier there were teachers and the latest are the civil servants.
The banner says "We serve people and state! We defend Georgian constitution"
#GeorgiaProtests
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They are meeting now with opposition parties and later with President Zourabichvilli. The fact they are meeting with the opposition and not the ruling Georgian Dream party speaks volumes.
#StandWithGeorgia
#StandWithGeorgia
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"Zelenskyy noted that Georgia has rejected the EU integration and that the Georgian government “is completely under the political control of the Russian Federation.” He said that the US and EU have not been strong enough to withstand Russian influence”
“What strong measures have been taken by the United States of America? What strong measures have the European states taken? I don’t see any, to tell you frankly."
https://civil.ge/archives/643970
President Zelenskyy: West Has Not Reacted Strongly Enough to Situation in Georgia
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Here they are protesting in a language all the tech geeks will understand.
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#GeorgiaProtests
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Still, they protest. Here's how they protested last night, with a beautiful rendition of a traditional polyphonic Georgian song, about endurance, naturally.
Hear the people sing.
#GeorgianProtests
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In 2024, he's on the streets of Tbilisi, demanding the release of Tbilisi Conservatoire student Anri Kakhbadze, detained after protesting against the government.
This is becoming the norm in Georgia now. Protest is everybody, everywhere, everyday.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/643980
UK Ambassador: We are Shocked by Law Enforcement Violence
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The delegation plans to meet with opposition leaders, the president, civil society groups and members of independent media in Georgia. Significantly, they have announced no plans to meet with the Georgian government.
For now, everybody is remaining tight lipped about exactly what is being discussed. Watch this space...
#StandWithGeorgia
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Michal Szczerba,
MEP,
Poland.
#StandWithGeorgia
https://www.interpressnews.ge/ka/article/824500-evroparlamentari-mihal-shcherba-chven-vtxovt-sakartvelos-xelisuplebas-es-archevnebi-tavidan-chaataros-garkveuli-pirobebit-da-im-normebis-shesabamisad-romelsac-chven-evrokavshirshi-pativs-vcemt/
ევროპარლამენტარი მიჰალ შჩერბა - ჩვენ ვთხოვთ საქართველოს ხელისუფლებას, ეს არჩევნები თავიდან ჩაატაროს გარკვეული პირობებით და იმ ნორმების შესაბამისად, რომელსაც ჩვენ ევროკავშირში პატივს ვცემთ
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Is it time for the Criminal Security Service to conduct an investigation into the operation from this country in the direction of pro-Russian propaganda and incitement to violence against peaceful demonstrators?"
Blair McDougall,
MP,
U K.
https://formulanews.ge/News/121549
ბრიტანეთის პარლამენტში "იმედის" მფლობელი კომპანიის მიმართ გამოძიების საკითხი წამოჭრეს
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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The statement does not refer to Irakli Kobakhidze as “Prime Minister.”
#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/644192
Over 35 CoE Countries Say the Authorities are Failing on their Commitments
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They met with opposition politicians, President Zourabichvilli, civil society organisations, and independent media journalists and reporters.
They have pointedly ignored the governing party and have now headed out to Rustavali Avenue to join the nightly protests.
Georgia is Europe, and Europe is Georgia.
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We are preparing additional actions, including sanctions, to hold to account those who undermine democracy in Georgia."
Matthew Miller,
US State Dept.
https://www.state.gov/pursuing-visa-restrictions-for-individuals-involved-in-undermining-democracy-in-georgia/
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It's impossible to keep up with them all. I'm keeping an eye out for the d.j.s and the wine makers, and the place where those two meet.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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This act of solidarity meant the world to Georgians. Standing with Georgia. Literally.
🇬🇪❤️🇪🇺❤️🇬🇪
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Now, they are declaring that they’re leaving GD once again to create a “healthy opposition.”
Mikheil Kavelashvili, GD's presidential candidate, is a member of “People’s Power.”
Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#Georgia
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In a nutshell, because the opposition parties refuse to attend parliament after an illegitimate election, the ruling Georgian Dream party is splitting itself in half to create two parties so it looks like they have an opposition in parliament.
And the punchline is that the new "People's Power" pretend opposition party is even more right wing and more pro-Russian than the government.
But everything's fine....
#Georgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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I feel like it's a matter of principle that us dog lovers do something as well."
Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
Hugs4friends ♾🇺🇦 🇵🇸😷 hat dies geteilt
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It's impossible to mention all the different sectors, but even the local bakeries are joining in.
We Bake Freedom!
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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So, to prove them wrong, Georgia is seeing how many different sections of society can have separate protests today.
And it's getting super competitive. I think the construction workers waving flags on top of a massive crane are really going for the prize.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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The sign says it all.
#GeorgiaProtests
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“This enormous protest is solely about achieving new elections, because there is no other peaceful way out… There is no peace without free and fair elections.”
“You cannot jail everyone.”
President Salome Zourabichvili,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Will Cathcart.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5038098-georgia-protests-russia/
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“I’m here, and I will remain here because this country urgently needs a legitimate institution. If anyone in this country truly wants peace, if anyone wants to emerge from this crisis victorious in any form, there is only one path forward—elections."
#Georgia
https://frontnews.ge/en/president-zourabichvili-i-m-not-leaving-georgia-needs-legitimate-institution-right-now/
President Zourabichvili: "I’m not leaving—Georgia needs legitimate institution right now" -
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Behind the scenes, Germany, France and Poland and others are said to be getting ready to act in a 'coalition of the willing' to sanction Georgia as individual countries. It has to happen.
#StandWithGeorgia
https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/georgien-auswaertiges-amt-setzt-sich-fuer-sanktionen-bei-georgien-ein-a-8b7d23be-8a00-4ea3-a3b0-3dea451982c2
EU-Erweiterung und Protest: Bundesregierung setzt sich für Sanktionen gegen Georgien ein
Timo Lehmann (DER SPIEGEL)ProjectFearlessness •
#GeorgiaProtests
https://bylinetimes.com/2024/12/13/georgia-violence-eu-foreign-media/
The Media Must Report On Georgia Violence: ' Their Fight Is Ours, and the Scale of the Atrocities is Agonising' – Byline Times
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When I say election, the illegitimate government have changed the rules so that the presidency is now decided by a committee of their own members.
The people refuse to recognize the new president. The current president, Salome Zourabichvilli, also refuses to recognize the new president. She is still the only legitimate leader of Georgia, and she's not going anywhere.
#GeorgiaProtests.
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Ex-footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili of the Georgian Dream party is the firm favourite to win. That's mostly because the opposition party won't be voting as they refuse to attend the illegitimate parliament. Also, Kavelashvili is the only candidate on the ballot.
When Georgians say their democracy has been hijacked, this is what they mean.
#StandWithGeorgia
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Among many others there are separate protests by environmental campaigners, mothers, designers, mountain hikers and soccer players.
Every section of society in Georgia has protested against the government.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Inside parliament, the illegitimate government are illegitimately voting for a new illegitimate president.
Outside parliament, they are getting ready for the lighting of the Christmas tree in a ceremony this evening which will attempt to convey how completely normal and well adjusted life in Georgia is right now.
Also, outside parliament, thousands of protestors will once again be protesting, against all of this.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Meanwhile, outside, the current president Salome Zourabichvilli is walking around among the protestors to remind them that she is still the legitimate president, she is still with them, and is not going anywhere.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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"I didn't give birth to nine kids for them to live in Russia."
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Kavelashvili, a former professional football player, has strong anti-western views. In public speeches this year, he has repeatedly alleged that western intelligence agencies are seeking to drive Georgia into war with Russia"
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/14/georgias-ruling-party-to-appoint-far-right-loyalist-as-president
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It is a brazen display of arrogance, signaling that if he so desires, he could install a zebra in the Presidential Palace and compel us to call it President. This is purely a demonstration of power."
Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#StandWithGeorgia
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From Manchester, we feel your pain Georgia. He didn't stay at City for long. We knew he was no good, but, honestly, we had no idea.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/mikheil-kavelashvili-man-city-georgia-30587133#ICID=Android_MENNewsApp_AppShare
Former Man City striker becomes President of Georgia
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"Where is the EU? Where is the US? Where is the UK?"
Rory Stewart,
U.K.
Hugs4friends ♾🇺🇦 🇵🇸😷 hat dies geteilt
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Simon Curtis,
Author,
Man City fan.
#StandWithGeorgia
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The only legitimate official in Georgia is President Salome Zourabichvili, elected as a result of free elections.
Ivanishvili continues the state capture."
Rasa Jukneviciene,
MEP,
Lithuania.
#StandWithGeorgia
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Happening now outside parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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This is a symbolic defeat for Georgian Dream, who were determined to go ahead with the lighting of the Christmas tree in the middle of huge protests as a gesture that they were in control of the country and everything was just fine.
Everything is far from fine, and this last minute postponement could be a sign they are losing their nerve.
#GeorgiaProtests
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It's not yet clear what she's doing there. I think she may be gloating, just a little bit.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Minutes earlier, the ruling Georgian Dream party had scurried off after abandoning plans to light the tree, due to the massive crowd of protestors who refuse to let the government carry on as everything is normal in Georgia. It's not.
She addressed the crowd of cheering protestors simply :
"I am with you, and you are in my heart."
#GeorgiaProtests
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna signed a directive serving as the basis for Estonia sanctioning another 14 Georgian officials and judges, including Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze."
#StandWithGeorgia
https://news.err.ee/1609551817/estonia-adds-another-14-georgian-officials-judges-to-sanctions-list
Estonia adds another 14 Georgian officials, judges to sanctions list
ERR News (Eesti Rahvusringhääling | ERR)ProjectFearlessness •
To hold a ceremony and light the tree in the very spot outside parliament where protests had been ongoing for weeks would have sent a powerful message.
So the fact they bottled out last night and cancelled the event, at the last minute, though they had thousands of riot police in place, is a huge PR loss.
Amateur dictatorships don't last.
#GeorgiaProtests
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"When asked, in today's reality, who do you support, the opposition or the "Georgian Dream"? - 65% of the population chooses the opposition, while only 22% of respondents name the "Georgian Dream".
The survey also shows that 65% of the population supports the protests. The research organization also notes that the protest sentiment is higher among young people aged 18-34, with 76% supporting it."
#Georgia.
https://www.radiotavisupleba.ge/a/33239050.html
IPM: მოსახლეობის 65% მხარს უჭერს საპროტესტო აქციებს
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And, really, it's every section of society. It's become fun to see which section comes next.
Yesterday, among many others, there were protests by extreme sports fans and alpinists.
Today we have the art restorers and later a joint march between the Tbilisi section of F.C. Barcelona and Real Madrid fans.
The opposition in Georgia is united in so many ways.
#GeorgiaProtests
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So far, the only countries who have acknowledged the Kavelashvili presidency are Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia.
Are you spotting the pattern yet?
#StandWithGeorgia
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/14/who-is-mikheil-kavelashvili-georgias-new-president
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In coordination with Estonia, we have expanded the list of sanctioned Georgian politicians by adding 17 more individuals, including Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
We will not tolerate the violence& oppression against peaceful protesters, journalists and the opposition.
It's time for joint EU level action now."
Kestutis Budris,
Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Lithuania.
#StandWithGeorgia
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This is in addition to sanctions already imposed by Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Ukraine last week.
These countries are not waiting for a consensus or whatever it is the other countries in the world are waiting for.
It's past time for the world to react to the impending dictatorship in Georgia.
Sanctions. Now!
#SanctionGeorgia
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Footballing rivalries don't get much more heated than Barcelona and Real Madrid. They hate each other, but they hate the Georgian government even more.
#GeorgiaProtests
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These are people who have already lost their homes in Abkhazia and South Ossetia due to the ongoing Russian occupation of those regions of Georgia.
They are determined not to lose the whole country to Russia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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They've gone for a minimalist approach. The flag says simply:
Elections.
#GeorgiaProtests
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"We Demand New Elections"
Read that again, slowly. This is Georgia now.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Every section of Georgian society is protesting against the government
Tomorrow in Georgia it's the turn of the Grandparents. They're marching for their grandchildren's European future.
Georgian society is becoming unstoppable.
#GeorgiaProtests
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American right wing nob Jackson Hinckle used their photo on Twitter as an example of traditional Georgian culture. Trio Mandili quickly responded on community notes to say they welcome Georgia's integration into the E.U. and have even been at many of the Pro EU protests in Georgia recently.
LOL.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Salome Zourabichvilli,
President of Georgia.
(Talking about the weather. Maybe...)
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithRussia
Hugs4friends ♾🇺🇦 🇵🇸😷 hat dies geteilt
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“We have proposed the list for sanctions for these people who are… using really force and violence against the opposition,” Kallas said ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
“But everybody needs to agree to the list, and we are not there yet.”
#SanctionGeorgia
https://www.firstpost.com/world/eu-foreign-ministers-fail-to-agree-on-sanctions-against-georgian-authorities-13844892.html#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17343444274664&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstpost.com%2Fworld%2Feu-foreign-ministers-fail-to-agree-on-sanctions-against-georgian-authorities-13844892.html
EU foreign ministers fail to agree on sanctions against Georgian authorities
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They have wasted no time in passing a head spinning amount of repressive laws primarily aimed at crushing protests on the street, and any dissent within the civil service.
They've even passed a law on 'Preventive Detention' so they are able to detain anyone who they think might be about to commit a crime.
If it sounds like Minority Report, that's because it is exactly like Minority Report.
https://publika.ge/lazeri-nighabi-da-skhva-cvlilebebi-ra-sheicvala-administraciul-kodeqsshi/
ლაზერი, ნიღაბი და სხვა ცვლილებები | რა შეიცვალა ადმინისტრაციულ კოდექსში
პუბლიკაProjectFearlessness •
Today it's the turn of couriers, local neighbourhood associations, grandparents, filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts, literary figures, and Airbnb hosts to make the point that every section of society in Georgia are against the illegitimate government.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Well, they're trying, but the gaslighting is baked in.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
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The UK will consider all options to ensure those responsible are held accountable."
Stephen Doughty,
Minister for European Affairs,
U.K.
#SanctionGeorgia
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The next E.U. move against Georgia is
visa restrictions, which just need a majority vote.
Sanctions from individual countries are being discussed by Germany, France and Poland and others in the E.U. in a 'coalition of the willing'.
#SanctionGeorgia
https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/12/16/hungary-and-slovakia-veto-eu-sanctions-on-georgian-officials-as-protests-continue
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Georgians aren't too bothered either way. All they want for Christmas is a new government.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
#SanctionGeorgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
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It's not really having the desired effect. Now we can better see the thousands of people gather nightly around parliament.
It's the same protests, but with a cheery festive glow.
#GeorgiaProtests
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What's on the menu today, Chef?
Starter: Free all unjustly arrested.
Main Course: Free and fair elections
Dessert: European Integration
#GeorgiaProtests
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"We also count on the west standing by the Euro-Atlantic aspirations of the Georgian people and moving beyond statements of concern to concrete actions against this government."
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/1217/1486947-georgia-tina-bokuchava-opposition-protests/
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The companies are across a variety of industries, and include some big names: CocaCola, McDonald's, GPI holding, PSP, Magticom, and Spar.
Via Publika Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Reclaiming Georgia will give Putin a nice “consolation prize” for his losses in Syria, and a potential bargaining chip in negotiations with the West over Ukraine."
Alexandra Hall Hall.
https://bylinetimes.com/2024/12/17/the-west-will-regret-abandoning-the-georgian-people-to-the-clutches-of-russia/
The West Will Regret Abandoning the Georgian People to the Clutches of Russia – Byline Times
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Our mission felt that darkness was descending on this beleaguered but freedom-loving country. The West has a responsibility to act before it is too late."
Statement on Georgia,
McCain Institute,
U.S.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.mccaininstitute.org/resources/press-releases/mccain-institute-leads-post-election-mission-to-tbilisi-georgia/
McCain Institute Leads Post-Election Mission to Tbilisi, Georgia - McCain Institute
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This sign is 🔥
#GeorgiaProtests
#ProtectDemocracy
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'Historians - on the right side of history!'
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Imperial College, Cambridge, U.K. is represented here. Since 2015, hundreds of Georgians have received Chevening scholarships to study in the U.K. as part of the Wardrop programme. This has been suspended by the U.K. in light of recent events in Georgia.
There's a lot on the line in Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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She told the full truth about the illegitimacy of the recent elections, the state capture by the Georgian Dream party, the violent repression of protest, and the detainment of opposition members.
She linked this all back to Russia's hybrid war and made it all very clear. They're not just coming for Georgia, they're coming for all of us.
Wake Up!
#GeorgiaProtests
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After Russia lost in Syria… failed to impose itself in Ukraine… and Moldova… should it win in Georgia?”
Salome Zourabichvilli,
Georgian President,
European Parliament Address.
#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/646004
President Zurabishvili’s Address to the European Parliament
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Statement by business association Free Business Georgia, signed by over 800 Georgian companies.
#StandWithGeorgia
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Over 800 businesses have signed it, including McDonalds and Coca-Cola.
Georgian businesses are not well known for their political activism, but they've had enough. As Toyota Center Tbilisi founder and director Irakli Gurchiani said:
“Absolutely no one cares anymore what PM Irakli Kobakhidze threatens.”
#GeorgiaProtests
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In Georgia, anti government protests are, quite literally, everywhere. This is washing hung out to dry in Batumi.
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Who would deny them?
#GeorgiaProtests
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'For 21 days,Georgians have peacefully protested against stolen elections and Russian-style repression
Their demand is clear:free & fair elections to preserve democracy. Georgians will not stop until it’s achieved!'
Salome Zourabichvilli
President of Georgia,
European Parliament Address.
#StandWithGeorgia
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241217IPR26009/georgia-president-zourabichvili-calls-on-eu-to-step-up-and-defend-its-values
Georgia: President Zourabichvili calls on EU to step up and defend its values | News | European Parliament
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It's the first taste of what mass civil disobedience can do. Georgian chefs have other dishes on their menu.
#GeorgiaProtests
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It has now been signed by a 1000 businesses with over 800 signatures waiting to be verified. It has some big international names like PWC, Coca cola, Spar, McDonalds. Yes, even McDonalds in Georgia is calling for new elections.
Georgia is really putting the 'mass' into mass civil disobedience.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The 2 largest commercial banks in Georgia, TBC and Bank of Georgia, have joined forces to create a fund of 5,000,000 GEL (approximately $1,800,000) to assist those injured during the protests and support small and medium-sized businesses.
Georgian civic society is unstoppable.
#GeorgiaProtests
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“Should Georgian Dream prevail in seizing power, the party would turn Georgia into a venue for power projection and economic opportunity not only for its Russian patrons, but also for China and Iran, with whom Georgian Dream has become increasingly close."
U.S. Helsinki Commission
https://civil.ge/archives/646323
Helsinki Commission: If GD Prevails in Seizing Power, Georgia Will Turn into Power Projection Venue for Autocrats
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Of course, it's total bullshit. This is why tomorrow the traditional Khorumi dancers of Georgia are marching on parliament where they will perform this most ancient and beautiful Georgian dance of defiance.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Also, it's been confirmed the gamers are not doing a virtual march but they're actually leaving the house. It's that important!
#GeorgiaProtests
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They're already making plans for New Year's Eve, and legitimate President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvilli has just announced she will be joining them.
Oh, and keep an eye out for the 29th - it's singles night at the protests. I'm not even joking.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Georgia’s authorities began a systematic crackdown on demonstrations, civil society, media and opposition figures following public opposition to Georgian Dream’s decision to pause the country’s move towards a European future."
#SanctionGeorgia
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-georgian-officials-responsible-for-brutal-crackdown-on-media-and-protestors
UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for brutal crackdown on media and protestors
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Vakhtang Gomelauri - Minister of Internal Affairs
Aleksandre Darakhvelidze - Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs
Sulkhan Tamazashvili - Tbilisi Police Department Director
Zviad Kharazishvili - Chief of the Special Tasks Department
Mileri Lagazauri - Deputy Head of the Special Tasks Department
#SanctionGeorgia
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Presumably the U.S. will be sanctioning the same officials, but they haven't yet made their announcement.
#SanctionGeorgia
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Even the New Year's Eve celebrations in Tbilisi have been transformed into a Magical New Year's Eve Protest with legitimate President Salome Zourabichvilli as guest of honour!
Her term ends on 29th December. But that's just according to the government. The people are saying she stays president until new elections happen.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2759
Treasury Sanctions Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs Officials for Brutality Against Protesters, Journalists, and Politicians
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There are about 1500 businesses already signed up, and over 1000 businesses waiting for their signature to be verified. And they just don't stop.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Free Business
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The sanctioned Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri has been promoted to Deputy Prime Minister, and the sanctioned heads of the police command have all been given the Award of Honour.
If it sounds like a ludicrous bravado move which the Russians would do, that's because it is.
#SanctionGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/646816
Sanctioned Interior Minister Appointed as Vice-PM, as MIA Blames Protesters for Violence
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“I am not here to legitimize elections, that is the responsibility of other competent institutions.The key reason of my visit was to meet with everyone, as dialogue is the cornerstone of any functional democracy.”
#Georgia
https://civil.ge/archives/646920
CoE’s Secretary General: GD Promised to Amend Foreign Agents’ Law
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His visit has gone down really badly with Georgians. While the legitimacy or otherwise of the recent elections is not within his remit, they feel he could have done and said a lot more to criticise the government and their democratic backsliding.
Georgians feel that all his visit has actually done is give legitimacy to an illegitimate government. This was a diplomatic failure.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
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"Today we are taking action to hold Georgian authorities accountable for the violent repression of peaceful protests. This sends a clear message to the Georgian authorities that they cannot repress opposition voices or curtail freedom of expression without consequences."
Kaja Kallas,
EU Foreign Affairs.
#SanctionGeorgia
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_6547
Commission proposes to suspend visa-free travel for officials from Georgia
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This is a defiant, open anti-American & anti-British stance and disregard to human rights, but also an attempt to prevent regime defections in fear of sanctions. Which means that sanctions have a serious potential to work, and we need more of them."
Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgia.
#SanctionGeorgia
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Apparently, he can't wait to get back to the protests. Georgians are unstoppable.
#GeorgiaProtests
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From today, Secretary General Alain Berset will gain a clearer picture of the lies and provocations that define Georgian Dream's actions.”
Salome Zourabichvilli,
President of Georgia.
#Georgia
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Senator Ben Cardin,
Chair,
U.S. Foreign Relations Committee.
https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/release/chair-cardin-leads-transatlantic-counterparts-in-pledging-continued-support-for-ukraine-belarus-democratic-forces-and-the-georgian-people
Chair Cardin Leads Transatlantic Counterparts in Pledging Continued Support for Ukraine, Belarus’ Democratic Forces, and the Georgian People | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
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Georgian PM Irakli Khobakidze is either a very confused man or he's just in it for the lols.
#SanctionGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/646989
Irakli Kobakhidze Snubs US Sanctions by Decorating, Compensating Sanctioned MIA Officials
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They're burning an effigy of Putin in protest of, well, everything.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Georgian minigarch Irakli Rukladze is the director of U.K. firm Hunnewell. He runs Georgian propaganda T.V. channel Imedi. He is responsible for the main media arm of the illegitimate, human rights trampling Georgian Dream party.
He does all of this from the comfort of his London home and is also a U.S. citizen.
WTF.
#SanctionGeorgia
https://www.hunnewellpartners.com/imedi/
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Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili expressed concern about the sanctions, telling the Ambassador that “such actions damage the friendly relations between the two countries”
https://civil.ge/archives/647159
MFA Summons UK Ambassador Over Sanctions Imposed on Georgian Officials
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“Numerous issues noted in our final report negatively impacted the integrity of these elections and eroded public trust in the process."
"To safeguard the democratic principles currently at stake in Georgia, it is imperative that the authorities urgently address all concerns.”
Eoghan Murphy,
Georgia Mission Head,
OSCE.
https://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/58405
Following Georgia’s elections, ODIHR reiterates concerns over pressure on voters and independence of state institutions and calls for concrete action
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Oh, nothing much. That's just the different groups of society that marched on parliament in protest of their illegitimate government in Tbilisi, Georgia, and that's just today.
When I say everybody is protesting in Georgia, I really do mean EVERYBODY is protesting in Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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This is just one of about 22 protest marches planned for today. And that's just in the capital of Tbilisi.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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At this point they're all mixed in and there's no way of knowing where one march ends and another begins. It's just one big glorious mess of Georgians from everywhere, all together.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The Khorumi is a special dance. It's a sacred 'warrior' dance that tells the story of armies repelling invaders from Georgia.
And, right now, in 2024, the Khorumi dancers of Georgia are dancing towards parliament in Tbilisi to repel their Russian backed illegitimate government out of Georgia.
Video Mariam Geguchadze.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Rep. Joe Wilson,
Chair,
U.S. Helsinki Commission
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Meanwhile, the Mayor of Tbilisi, doing his best to pretend everything is just fine, organized a Christmas concert. Nobody turned up.
Nobody, as in, literally, nobody.
#GeorgiaProtests
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It hasn't worked. Not a single person turned up for the Saturday night free film screening. Not even when they were showing Elf.
#GeorgiaProtests
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It's not a typo. 20+ protest marches, in one day.
#GeorgiaProtests
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In a nutshell, they summoned the spirits of the ancestors to rid their country of the invaders which this time around are the Russia backed illegitimate government.
We've been here so many times before.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Tbilisi,
Georgia
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The motorcyclists are just like every other section of Georgian society. They are revved up for change.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#StandWithGeorgia
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"On December 29, she will have to leave office. Let’s see where she continues her life—behind bars or outside them."
#GeorgiaProtests
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Well, that's not strictly true. Georgian Nikoloz Humonodi was there. He even took some amazing self portraits that fall somewhere in the space between performance art and massive pisstake.
#Georgia
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It seems they are saving some space outside parliament for 9 p.m. Tbilisi time when President Salome Zourabichvilli is due to address the protestors and the nation.
What she has to say is being kept under wraps, so, watch that space.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The people are boycotting the Christmas village. Last night it was completely empty.
Tonight President Zourabichvilli took to the stage at the Christmas village in front of a huge crowd of protestors, said 'This space is ours now' and left, to thunderous applause.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The thousands of disappointed protestors saw her off home with a rousing chorus of the Georgian national anthem.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Just because they are that petty, the ruling Georgian Dream party jammed her microphone so most of the crowd couldn't hear what she had to say.
The Georgian Dream are petty, they're also not very bright. She has effortlessly outsmarted them by going online and posting what she had to say. It's in the posts below. 👇
#GeorgiaProtests
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I invite Ivanishvili, Kobakhidze, Papuashvili, and other involved parties to Orbeliani Palace to negotiate.
The only topic: when and how to hold new elections!"
Salome Zourabichvilli.
#Georgia
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By the 29th, we all have the opportunity to move this country forward - making Georgia a global example of democracy, reconciliation, and progress!"
Salome Zourabichvilli,
President of Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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I will remain loyal - loyal to this country and to the Constitution to which I swore an oath six years ago.
Though trampled underfoot, this Constitution stands firm, just like Georgia.
I will uphold it and remain faithful to it!"
Salome Zourabichvilli,
President of Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Let no one doubt that I am, and will always be, everyone’s President!!
I will remain loyal to the Georgian Army—its veterans, soldiers, and steadfast partners who built and strengthened it.
I am, and will remain, its Commander-in-Chief!"
Salome Zourabichvili,
President of Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Does she look scared or confused to you?
She is so clearly rejoicing in history in making, fully comprehending her role in it, and feeling the ever-increasing public gratitude and love.
Born to be here and now.
Our only legitimate President, Salome Zourabichvilli !"
Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The desire to be rid of the illegitimate government is so clear that even the Philosophers are in agreement.
'I think, therefore I am, marching to parliament.'
#GeorgiaProtests
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Today, the oncology patients are taking their turn to march on parliament in protest against their illegitimate government.
"I defeated cancer, I'll defeat the Georgian Dream too."
#GeorgiaProtests
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She stated that the country has two options: either Ivanishvili and the regime compromise on new elections now before December 29 (the sham inauguration of the new puppet President), or the all-encompassing crisis deepens and the regime collapses.
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3262507/trump-unlikely-bow-bidzina-ivanishvili-georgia-corruption/
Trump unlikely to bow to Ivanishvili’s Georgia corruption - Washington Examiner
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Meanwhile, on Fox News...
https://www.foxnews.com/world/former-georgian-prime-minister-says-nations-election-rigged-written-moscow
Former Georgian prime minister says nation's election was 'rigged,' and 'written in Moscow'
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"The scale of the police ill-treatment of protesters and the failure of Georgian authorities to hold them accountable for it indicates they either authorized or condoned the violence.”
Hugh Williamson,
Human Rights Watch.
#GeorgiaProtests
#TerrorInGeorgia
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/12/23/georgia-brutal-police-violence-against-protesters
Georgia: Brutal Police Violence Against Protesters
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Professor Kornely Kakachia,
Georgian Institute of Politics.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/27/lets-see-who-will-be-leaving-georgias-presidential-standoff-nears-crunch-point
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"Ivanishvili is being designated for being responsible for or complicit in, or having directly or indirectly engaged or attempted to engage in, actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions in the United States or abroad, for or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, directly or indirectly, the Government of the Russian Federation."
#SanctionGeorgia
https://www.state.gov/sanctioning-georgian-dream-founder-bidzina-ivanishvili/
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And the U.S. have just sanctioned him. Yes!
#SanctionGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests
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Matthew Miller,
U.S. State Department Spokesperson.
#SanctionGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/648597
BREAKING: U.S. Sanctions Bidzina Ivanishvili
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I say they are trying because it's impossible to keep tabs on all the protests happening across Georgia. They have been happening for over 30 days in over 40 towns and cities.
The Georgia Protests are massive.
#GeorgiaProtests
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There have been 178 anti governent protests in the last couple of weeks or so.
178 protests. And that's just the capital.
#GeorgiaProtests
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This is the mountaineers section of the chain.
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Huge banner unfurled across a bridge in Tbilisi, Georgia as part of a national chain of unity.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Akaki Tsereteli,
19th C Georgian poet.
Banner put up at Metekhi Church, Tbilisi, Georgia as part of human chain of unity, happening across Georgia, right now.
#GeorgiaProtests
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There are dozens of towns and cities across Europe and the world joining in. This is Trafalgar Square in London.
#GeorgiaProtests
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“I will be with you. This building was a symbol only as long as a legitimate president was sitting here. I take legitimacy with me. I am taking the flag with me. I am taking the people’s trust with me.”
#GeorgiaProtests
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Unlike Mikheil Kavelashvili and other leaders, the President has the privilege of walking among her people, and she is right to embrace that."
Anna Gvarishvili,
#Georgia
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There are those who are locked up in the Parliament, afraid, sold out, illegitimate, not recognized by anyone, sanctioned and angry.
We are open, free, joyful, very calm. The truth is with us because we have love for the country, and with us, perhaps more importantly, we have love for each other, and that is why we will win."
Salome Zourabchivili,
President of Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://civil.ge/archives/648760
President Zurabishvili: I Am Taking Legitimacy With Me
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If she had stayed, the illigitimate regime would have come to arrest her and the people would have defended the building and their president to the end.
She could have chosen to do that, but she didn't. Putting people in harms way is not a real presidents style.
Also, now she's President of Georgia, and she's at large.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Rep. Joe Wilson,
Chair,
U.S. Helsinki Commission.
#SanctionGeorgia
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/us-recognizes-zourabichvili-as-only-legitimate-1735427302.html
US recognizes Zourabichvili as only legitimate president of Georgia until re-election
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"We are seriously concerned about the situation in Georgia.
Georgia urgently needs a way out of the crisis, and to restore public trust in its democratic institutions. We urge the Georgian authorities to take immediate steps in this direction, including by implementing OSCE electoral recommendations and by considering the possibility of new elections based on these recommendations."
https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/joint-statement-by-the-nordic-baltic-foreign-ministers-on-the-situation-in-georgia/id3081491/
Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia
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The ruling Georgian Dream party installed their own president Mikheil Kavelashvili.
This move, rather than dampening protest momentum, has only highlighted the growing divide between a government clinging to power and a population demanding change."
https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/12/30/georgias-pro-western-president-leaves-palace-what-does-this-mean-for-the-protests/?swcfpc=1
Georgia's pro-western president leaves palace as month-long protests continue
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Protestors in Zugdidi protested against them immediately.
#GeorgiaProtests
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This massive protest banner was unveiled earlier this morning on Narikala Fortress Wall in Tbilisi, Georgia. It says 'Fire to Oligarchy' in Georgian. It's yet another example of how the protestors in Georgia are dominating the civic space.
The message is being interpreted as a powerful mix of threat, curse and prophecy.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Meanwhile, the official city New Year celebration is going ahead. While it's past 5 p.m. in Tbilisi, the mayor has yet to disclose the start time, the venue or the line up as he's scared the protestors might turn up.
Who's really in charge of Georgia?
#GeorgiaProtests
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What a way to see in the new year.
#GeorgiaProtests
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There were around 200,000 people and in the middle of all of them they had set up a 1 Kilometre long supra feast table where people brought food to share.
In Georgia, they are rebuilding civic society, in spite of and because of their Russia backed illegitimate government, from the bottom up.
#GeorgiaProtests
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It's beautiful, but is it art or is it protest, and why can't it be both?
This is Georgia, the 2025 version.
#GeorgiaProtests
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It is one of the episodes in Russia’s centuries-long imperial actions and Putin’s hybrid war against democracies.
It is worth looking at the broader picture of recent decades to understand the essence of these events."
Rasa Juknevičienė,
Permanent Rapporteur on Georgian Affairs at the European Parliament.
#GeorgiaProtests.
https://elpnariai.lt/en/r-jukneviciene-about-georgia-and-beyond/
R. Juknevičienė. About Georgia and Beyond - elpnariai.lt
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So of course the Georgians are out protesting against their illegitimate Russia backed government today.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), the chairs of the Helsinki Commission, reintroduced on Friday the MEGOBARI Act, which codifies sanctions against Georgian government officials for human rights abuses and undermining democracy.
The legislation comes amid mass protests against a power grab by the Georgian Dream party and Russian interference."
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5066323-georgia-bipartisan-legislation-helsinki-commission/
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This follows criticism from the opposition in Georgia who regarded the visit as legitimising the regime.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/136663-pia-kauma-ive-decided-to-postpone-visiting-georgia/
Pia Kauma: I've decided to postpone visiting Georgia
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The streets of Tbilisi are every bit as crowded as they have been, but tonight there are beautiful carols. This one is called 'Alilo'.
#GeorgiaProtests
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So people have decided to go skiing as well as protesting.
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If you look at the space where protest, performance art and massive pisstake meet, you'll find a Georgian there, every time.
#GeorgiaProtests
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