In Tbilisi, Georgia spontaneous protests are breaking out at the ruling Georgian Dream party's unilateral decision to withdraw from the E.U. membership process today.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://civil.ge/archives/638801
#GeorgiaProtests
https://civil.ge/archives/638801
GD Aborts EU Accession
Irakli Kobakhidze announced the ruling Georgian Dream party's decision to abort the efforts to start the accession negotiations with the EU "until 2028." He also said the cabinet would refuse all EU bCivil.ge (Civil Georgia)
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The ruling party had been keeping a lid on the unrest following the rigged elections, but today's decision to withdraw from the E.U. membership process seems to be the final straw.
Georgians may now feel they have nothing left to lose.
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#GeorgiaProtests
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Today, this illegitimate government declared not peace, but war—on its own people, past, and future."
Salome Zurabishvili,
President,
Georgia.
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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How events unfold in the coming days will be decided by society-all of us united
No compromise,no surrender-resistance. I will remain loyal to this until the end, just as you will remain loyal until the end."
Salome Zurabishvili,
President,
Georgia.
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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While protest in Tbilisi are common, it's very rare to see protests in so many other cities, with all of them happening spontaneously. The E.U. membership decision seems to have really hit a nerve in Georgia.
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://civil.ge/archives/638925
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
President Calls for Resistance Against “Constitutional Coup”
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Having exhausted all political and constitutional means of stopping what she terms an illegitimate parliament, President Salome Zurabishvili has just joined the protestors outside parliament.
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#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Salome Zurabishvili,
President,
Georgia.
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Despite the government’s efforts to disperse the protesters, the crowd on Chichinadze Street only grew larger. As water cannons were deployed, protesters responded by singing the Georgian national anthem, demonstrating their defiance against the law enforcement measures."
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://frontnews.ge/en/police-use-water-cannons-to-disperse-protesters-near-georgian-parliament/
Police use water cannons to disperse protesters near Georgian Parliament - Front News
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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"Media reports indicate that members of the Coalition for Change opposition party have been injured – one of its leaders, Elene Khoshtaria, became ill after inhaling tear gas and standing under the water cannon (which reportedly has some gas mixed in), while Boris Chele Kurua suffered a head injury from a rubber bullet."
Via Civil Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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The mask has slipped on the ruling party. They are looking more Russian by the minute.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
/20
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Salome Zourabichvilli,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
/21
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"There is no class today.
The teacher went on strike.
Georgia will never be Russia!"
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Pawel Hercynski,
EU Ambassador to Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
/23
https://civil.ge/archives/639126
Amb. Herczyński: A Completely New, “Heartbreaking” Reality
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To those in the streets of Tbilisi: your fight today is about more than being pro-European or pro-Russian; it’s about the fundamental right to live freely. You are a proud nation. Fight and prevail - don’t let them steal your future."
Dmytro Kuleba,
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Ukraine.
#StandWithGeorgia
/24
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWirhGeorgia
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Police Crack Down on Protests in Tbilisi: Dozens Injured, Including Journalists
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"If the Georgian government continues to violate the principles of the country's constitution and its democratic development, our hotel will temporarily suspend all tax payments to the state. This decision aims to prevent our resources from being used by a government that disregards the country's constitution."
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Joint statement signed by the 13 Georgian business associations below.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Georgia’s future is in Europe, and nobody can take that away from them.
Moldova condemns the violence against peaceful demonstrators and expresses solidarity with President Salome Zourabichvili and the Georgian people in their fight for freedom,”
Maia Sandu,
President,
Moldova.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://frontnews.ge/en/moldovan-president-georgia-s-future-is-in-europe-no-one-can-take-that-away/
Moldovan President: Georgia’s future Is in Europe, no one can take that away - Front News
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Separately, 134 Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff have signed a similar statement.
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://civil.ge/archives/639225
Defense Ministry Staff Distance Themselves from GD EU-Turn
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David McAlister,
E.U. Foreign Affairs Committee.
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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241129IPR25715/georgia-pause-of-the-efforts-to-start-the-eu-accession-negotiations
Georgia: pause of the efforts to start the EU accession negotiations | News | European Parliament
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Georgia belongs where human dignity, freedom, and peace are the highest values. Therefore, Georgia’s place is in Europe!"
Statement signed by 20 Georgian judges.
#StandWithGeorgia
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The centre of the protests will be outside parliament in the capital Tbilisi, but other towns and cities are also protesting. This is Batumi, now.
#GeorgiaProtests
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They are holding photographs of the injuries some of their colleagues received from the police while reporting on last night's protests.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on Georgia.
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://mfa.gov.ua/en/news/komentar-mzs-shchodo-zagostrennya-vnutrishnopolitichnoyi-situaciyi-v-gruziyi
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If it looks the same as last night's protests, that's because it is the same as last night's protests.
It's a stand off between the people and the government. Nobody's backing down.
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Georgian authorities must take immediate steps to de-escalate situation & fully respect rights of peaceful protestors."
Stephen Doughty,
Minister of State for Europe,
U.K.
#StandWithGeorgia
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In both Batumi and Kutaisi protesters also entered city hall to wave E.U. flags.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Unlike last night there are twice as many protestors, with some estimates at 200,00. This time they came more prepared.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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It's evident in every way- no one is willing to accept a Russified Georgia, a Georgia deprived of its constitution, or a Georgia under an illegitimate government & parliament
That's why so many of you are out here today- I see you!"
Salome Zourabichvilli,
President,
Georgia.
#StandWithGeorgia
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Salome Zourabichvilli,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://civil.ge/archives/639526
President Zurabishvili: Resistance Movement has Started
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#StandWithGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests
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#Georgia
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https://civil.ge/archives/639541
MEPs Urge HR Kallas to Propose Sanctions Against Georgian Officials
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There are reports of multiple arrests, beatings and hospitalisations, including many journalists. Water cannons and tear gas have been used by the police while barricades and fires have been lit by protestors.
It's tense.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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"If they gouge out our eyes today, we will return tomorrow in droves."
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Rati Tvalavadze, Ministry of Defense employee resigns; says all limits have been crossed, calls all civil servants to resign and join the street protests.
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https://netgazeti.ge/life/754058/
„ყველა ზღვარი გადალახულია“ – გენერალური შტაბის თანამშრომელი, რატი თვალავაძე, თანამდებობას ტოვებს - Netgazeti
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Salome Zourabichvilli,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://frontnews.ge/en/georgian-president-denounces-violent-crackdown-on-tbilisi-protests-appeals-to-europe/
Georgian President denounces violent crackdown on Tbilisi protests, appeals to Europe - Front News
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They were just two of dozens of journalists among hundreds of people injured last night.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
#JounalismIsNotACrime
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"This country belongs to its people, and no one stands above the people’s will."
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia,
Georgian national football team.
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://frontnews.ge/en/prominent-georgian-footballer-kvaratskhelia-deviating-from-european-path-is-unacceptable/
Prominent Georgian footballer Kvaratskhelia: 'Deviating from European path is unacceptable' -
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Irakli Khobakidze,
PM,
Georgia.
#StandWithGeorgia
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That's fearless journalism.
#StandWithGeorgia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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The first demonstration is scheduled for 5:00 PM in front of the Georgian Public Broadcaster building, under the slogan “This is the People’s Television.” Later, at 7:00 PM, protesters will gather outside the Government Administration building with the slogan “That’s My Child, Let Go.”
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://frontnews.ge/en/two-protests-planned-in-tbilisi-today/
Two protests planned in Tbilisi today - Front News
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"Physical violence is an understatement, people tell how the special forces beat them mercilessly.
They were subjected to such violence, such physical violence, that I saw a person whose entire face was practically covered in blood-filled bruises.
This is some kind of savagery, there is no justification for treating people in this way."
Levan Ioseliani,
Georgia Public Defender,
(Georgian Dream party approved candidate.)
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://www.osce.org/odihr/581962
OSCE human rights office condemns use of excessive force by police during protests in Georgia
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#Georgia
#StandWithGeorgia
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"People are gathering in front of Public TV, demanding that it broadcast all the violence that occurred over the past two nights, as it is funded by the very same people who were beaten."
Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#Georgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
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That's just over an hour from now. Whether this will happen or whether the broadcaster is just playing for time is not yet clear.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The protestors who just stormed the public broadcaster building are actually journalists demanding to be put on air.
The public broadcaster is allowing them air time in about an hour.
The whole confrontation is being broadcast by the public broadcaster.
Simultaneously, the public broadcaster has issued a statement denouncing the violent disorder of the last 2 nights.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Keep watching and amplifying their voices.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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That's the third Georgian ambassador to resign.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
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Every night they do this, the crowd get a little stronger, and the government look a little weaker.
Keep pushing.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandByGeorgia
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“I am shocked by the violent repression of demonstrators and journalists in Georgia, where many citizens have raised their voices for their European future."
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://frontnews.ge/en/dutch-foreign-minister-condemns-violence-against-demonstrators-and-journalists-in-georgia/
Dutch Foreign Minister condemns violence against demonstrators and journalists in Georgia - Front News
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A national accord has been reached on the most critical matter: no one can take away Georgia’s independence, no one can return Georgia to Russia,and no one can deprive Georgia of its will and its European future.
I remain your President - there is no legitimate parliament & thus no legitimate election or inauguration. My mandate continues.
I stand with you & will remain with you!"
Salome Zurabishvili,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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They are showing videos of the police brutality at last night's protests and calling for civil disobedience.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgian journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
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This would be the first government resignation so far.
#GeorgiaProtests
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As for Tbilisi, just look at this.👇
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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#StandWithGeorgia
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It would be very significant for the people of Georgia if targeted sanctions followed since both the outgoing and incoming US administrations remain committed to the people of Georgia!"
Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgian journalist.
#Georgia
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Protestors brought an effigy of Georgian Dream chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili in front of parliament and burnt him.
If you're paranoid about evil curses and black magic, look away now. Bidzina Ivanishvili is paranoid about evil curses and black magic btw.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Salome Zurabishvili,
President,
Georgia.
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#GeorgiaProtests
Via Publika Georgia.
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Rob Farbman,
Edison Research.
#Georgia
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It's the smiley that makes it.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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There's a moment in the video where a firefighter drinks the water to prove that it's the riot police and not them who are mixing pepper spray into it.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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It's now 12.30 and the protests have moved on to the University grounds.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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We condemn the violence against protesters & regret signals from ruling party not to pursue Georgia's path to EU and democratic backsliding of the county.
This will have direct consequences from EU side."
Kaja Kallas,
E.U. Foreign Affairs.
#GeorgiaProtests
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What's less noticeable but equally important is how much support the protests have in the wider society of Georgia. Public services, ministries, diplomatic corps, major banks, big corporations, cultural institutions, universities, media, as well as individual celebrities from sports and the arts. They are all on the side of the protestors.
The clock is ticking on the ruling Georgian Dream party.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Georgia is pro Europe.
Pursuing E.U. membership has long been enshrined in the constitution.
Polling has showed the Georgian people massively in favour at 80/90%.
Every political party campaigns on the manifesto promise of joining the E.U.
The ruling Georgian Dream party's election campaign was "Towards Europe With Dignity".
#GeorgiaProtests
#GeorgiaIsEurope
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Tldr: Crisis? What crisis? Everything's just fine in Georgia. Nothing to see here...
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-tbilisi-protests-government-eu/33222445.html
Fresh Protests Erupt In Georgia As Demonstrators Block Public Broadcaster Building
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He made all his money in Russia in the 90's and now he lives in his 'Glassle', a space age mansion perched high above Tbilisi, like some kind of Bond villain.
Anyway, the protestors are heading up there this evening. Expect fireworks, at least.
#GeorgiaProtests
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I mean, the cafeteria and Georgia’s European future but yeah, everyone has their own priorities."
Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Now it's moving back to the public broadcaster, the parliament, and the GD party chairman Ivanishvili's house.
It feels more and more like it's the end game for the Georgian Dream party, and at this point I don't fancy their chances.
#GeorgiaProtests
#GeorgiaIsEurope
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Georgia doesn’t have leadership or legitimate authority. We have an illegitimate, self-proclaimed Parliament that convened unconstitutionally and approved a government, which is therefore also illegitimate.
The illegitimate regime has violated 3 articles of the Constitution, including Article 78, which mandates all state institutions to do everything within their power to ensure the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration."
Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist
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#Georgia
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https://civil.ge/archives/640162
Georgian Civil Servants’ Statement
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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This time the riot police are inside parliament, firing on the protestors outside parliament.
I'm not sure this is how a healthy democracy is supposed to function.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The police appear to have deliberately targeted the politician as he was leaving the protest area.
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/135559-nika-gvaramia-until-now-we-are-determining-where-zurab-japaridze-is-we-will-act-as-we-would-in-the-case-of-the-arrest-of-the-party-leader/
Nika Gvaramia - until now we are determining where Zurab Japaridze is - we will act as we would in the case of the arrest of the party leader
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Mamuka Khazaradze,
Georgian Opposition Leader.
#GeorgiaProtest
#StandByGeorgia
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https://www.interpressnews.ge/en/article/135566-mamuka-khazaradze-ivanishvili-has-already-started-arresting-political-opponents-and-thinks-that-this-is-how-he-will-interfere-with-a-fair-protest-you-cant-scare-anyone-your-story-is-complete/
Mamuka Khazaradze: Ivanishvili has already started arresting political opponents and thinks that this is how he will interfere with a fair protest - you can't scare anyone! Your story is complete!
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Salome Zurabishvili,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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“The three Baltic States jointly agreed to impose national sanctions against those who suppressed legitimate protests in Georgia. Opponents of democracy & violators of human rights are not welcome in our countries.”
#GeorgiaProtests
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https://meduza.io/en/news/2024/12/02/baltic-countries-to-sanction-georgian-officials-over-crackdown-on-pro-e-u-protests#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=17331290272647&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fmeduza.io%2Fen%2Fnews%2F2024%2F12%2F02%2Fbaltic-countries-to-sanction-georgian-officials-over-crackdown-on-pro-e-u-protests
Baltic countries to sanction Georgian officials over crackdown on pro-E.U. protests
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Lars Lokke Rasmussen,
Foreign Minister,
Denmark.
#StandWithGeorgia
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Janjalia is the first member of the ruling Georgian Dream government to resign, so his resignation statement is eagerly awaited.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://news.az/news/georgian-deputy-fm-teimuraz-janjalia-resigns
Georgian Deputy FM Teimuraz Janjalia resigns | News.az
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Alexander Nevzorov,
Russian journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
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https://oc-media.org/georgian-police-briefly-detain-opposition-leader-zurab-japaridze/
Georgian police briefly detain opposition leader Zurab Japaridze
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Street Art by Gagosh,
Tbilisi, Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The genie is well and truly out of the bottle.
#GeorgiaProtests
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While some of these beatings are happening during the protests, reports are coming in that a lot of the beatings are actually happening during detention.
It's not casual police brutality in the heat of the moment, but deliberate targeted punishment beatings of protestors once they are in custody.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://civil.ge/archives/640510
Public Defender: “Alarming” 80% of Detainees Report Mistreatment, Violence by Police
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Time that Europe acts ! … instead of words …."
Guy Verhofstadt,
MEP.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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This is the first resignation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the department responsible for policing the protests.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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All of these Georgian government members are banned from travelling to their countries.
Bidzina Ivanishvili
Vakhtang Gomelauri
Shalva Bedoidze
Ioseb Chelidze
Aleksandre Darakhvelidze
Giorgi Butkhuzi
Zviad Kharazishvili
Mileri Lagazauri
Mirza Kezevadze
Vaja Siradze
Teimuraz Kupatadze
#StandWithGeorgia
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Get away from us! Go to the dark and evil world and rule there!"
#NonRussianGovernment
Teoko Illustrations,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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While the focus of the anti government protests is the parliament in the capital Tbilisi, today there are also big protests in about 15 towns and cities across Georgia.
They're not backing down.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-protests-eu-violence/33223228.html
Police Again Move To Disperse Tbilisi Protest As President Decries Government's Tactics
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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The last count was 25. Freedom is contagious.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://caucasus.liveuamap.com/en/2024/2-december-17-nationwide-protests-are-happening-today-in
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The message is clear:
Give me my vote back!
Give me my European future back!"
Salome Zurabishvili,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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“As you know, we do not preview sanctions from this podium. However, when we have announcements to make regarding sanctions, we make them.”
Matthew Miller,
U.S. State Department.
#StandWithGeorgia
/111
https://frontnews.ge/en/us-stands-with-georgian-people-says-matthew-miller/
US stands with Georgian people, says Matthew Miller - Front News
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Also, only in Tbilisi are the protests becoming violent. Elsewhere in the country, where there are just regular police forces, the protests are peaceful events where you can take the whole family.
#GeorgiaProtests
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2 Personen haben dies geteilt
Hugs4friends ♾🇺🇦 🇵🇸😷 und Denis Buckley hat dies geteilt
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There were even more protestors than previous nights.
The 'police' crackdown started very early, with more water cannons and more tear gas, but overall there were less beatings and much less arrests. This wasn't for lack of trying. They were just outmanoeuvred.
It seems the unidentified and unknown special forces terrorising Tbilisi are human after all.
And they're getting tired.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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“All Georgians from across the political spectrum should be able to express their views about the future of their country freely and peacefully.”
Volker Turk,
UN Human Rights Commissioner.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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#GeorgiaProtests
https://civil.ge/archives/640876
GPB Employees Distance Themselves from GD Decision, Say Channel is Biased
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At least 5 days late and pretty weak, but welcome all the same.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-statement-on-the-situation-in-georgia
UK statement on the situation in Georgia
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President Salome Zurabishvili had appealed on November 19, alleging violations of the constitutional principles of secrecy of the vote and universal suffrage in the parliamentary elections. The President asked that the final results be declared unconstitutional."
#Georgia
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It's a drip, drip effect slowly eroding any standing the government ever had. They are losing all support. Soon they will have to rule by brute force alone.
Do they have it in them?
#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/640947
Civil Society Foundation Calls for Immediate Stop to Police Violence
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In a nutshell, the Georgian people are protesting the recent rigged elections and the government's unconstitutional decision to stop their E.U. membership bid.
Georgians want new elections. That's it. It's not that radical.
#GeorgiaProtests
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This follows this mornings' statement from over 60 public broadcaster staff members denouncing the protest violence and the fact the public broadcaster wasn't showing the protest violence.
Maybe this will help their ratings!
#GeorgiaProtests
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This is horrifying. It is inhumane."
Elene Kintsarashvili,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Georgian President Zourabichvili addressed the nation following the Constitutional Court of Georgia's decision to reject her appeal, along with those of over 30 former opposition MPs, challenging the results of the parliamentary elections.
#GeorgiaProtests
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No words.
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#GeorgiaProtests
Illustration by Tamunia Budaghashvili
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Illustration by Tamunia Budaghashvili
This illustration is not just a representation, but taken from a video of a real life confrontation in Tbilisi, Georgia 2 nights ago
The latest news is that the lone woman who confronted the row of riot police was arrested and fined €900, the equivalent of 2 months wages in Georgia, and then released. We're still waiting to hear from her directly.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
https://publika.ge/izolatorshi-rcheba-qapecrazmis-kordoni-gaarghvia-ras-yveba-advokati/
ქალი, რომელიც სპეცრაზმის კორდონში შევარდა, 2600 ლარით დააჯარიმეს
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The Georgian government don't want their people to protect themselves from the tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets the unidentified special forces are using against them.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The only problem is the journalists they have sent are all Russians.
You couldn't make it up, but then you don't need to. That's what Russian journalists do.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithRussia
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The Georgian government have declined to comment.
#GeorgiaProtests
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#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
https://formulanews.ge/News/121087
Top former US officials and experts call to sanction Ivanishvili, withhold recognition of election results
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#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/641255
Germany Suspends Development Cooperation with Georgia over Democracy Concerns and U-Turn on EU Path
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Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgian Journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Giorgi Gvimradze has stepped down as News Director of the Georgian Public Broadcaster.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Happening in Georgia now are simultaneous police raids of offices and homes of many different opposition parties and activists and civil society groups.
It's unclear how successful these raids have been, with some leaving immediately after being challenged for the necessary paperwork, and some activists being taken into custody with their phones and laptops confiscated.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Nika Gvaramia, opposition party politician was assaulted in broad daylight, in the party offices, and carried away unconscious by the police.
It's just one of many raids and arrests happening simultaneously in Georgia after nights of protests.
This is Georgia now.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Maria Zakharova,
Russia Foreign Ministry Spokesperson and Gaslighting Award Winner.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Jaba Devdariani.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/641317
In Georgia, a Resistance Movement
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#GeorgiaProtests
https://civil.ge/archives/641371
CoE Human Rights Chief Condemns Police Violence, Urges Investigations
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(Note: the regular police force are not involved in policing the protests in Georgia, it's left to 'special forces' who are as yet unidentified.)
#GeorgiaProtests
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Salome Zourabichvilli,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
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Political leaders dragged by repressive forces, party headquarters object to search and seizure operations, offices of youth protesters are searched…
Prime Minister calls that « prevention »…"
Salome Zourabichvilli,
President,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#RepressionInGeorgia
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It is partly a reaction to the mass protests that have been shaking Georgia for the last 6 days.
Also, it was a pre-election promise.
When somebody tells you who they are..
#GeorgiaProtests
#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/629429
Bidzina Ivanishvili TV Interview Ahead of Elections
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The mere winning of the elections is not going to be decisive, that is why I say that we need a constitutional majority to ban them and get rid of them."
Bidzina Ivanishvili,
Georgian Dream party chairman,
(speaking shortly before the October 26th elections.)
#GeorgiaProtests
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Police are now stopping people in the nearby metro stations to confiscate the gas masks protestors are using to protect themselves against the tear gas the police are using on them night after night.
For shame.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The watchdog says that “the coordinated repressive measures against thousands of Georgian citizens in various cities became evident during spontaneous protests” starting from November 28th"
#RepressionInGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/641519
GYLA: State Institutions Are Involved in Crimes Against Humanity
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They're really not holding back on their words here.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Joe Wilson,
U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman.
#GeorgiaProtests
#RepressionInGeorgia
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"What is happening in Georgia is not only a problem of one nation and not only of our region. It is simply shameful what they are doing to their own people. And when Moscow praises this government in Georgia, it clearly shows for whom they are working in Tbilisi and for whom they are dispersing the protests. Definitely not for Georgia.”
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#GeorgiaProtests
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They are names of all the previously unidentified 'special forces' who have been brutally repressing protestors in Tbilisi for the last week.
This could get dangerous. For the secret hit squad, obviously. Some of the protestors are already in prison. Or comas.
#GeorgiaProtests
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In addition to continuing our previously announced comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation, the US is now preparing to use the tools at our disposal, including additional sanctions."
https://www.state.gov/u-s-support-for-georgian-people/
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This was followed by a night of protests, the biggest yet. Somehow, the expected violent confrontations with the special forces just didn't happen. It was a calm night, the first in a week.
Something has changed in Georgia....
#GeorgiaProtests
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That's confirmed. There are reports of dozens of other resignations from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but none of these have been confirmed yet. Today could be the day.
All eyes on Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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We urge Europe, America, and the entire world to do the same—to act decisively and with principle."
President Zelenskyy,
Ukraine.
#StandWithGeorgia
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Russia is trying to get back the control over the Black Sea !"
Salome Zourabichvilli,
President of Georgia,
(Response to Ukraine's sanctions against the ruling Georgian Dream party)
#StandWithGeorgia
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A list of names of the secret special forces brutalizing protestors was published last night, and now friends and relatives are publically calling them out.
This might explain why the response to the massive protests last night was so quiet. The 'special' forces were too busy furiously deleting their Facebook accounts and getting told off by their mums!
Whoever leaked that list knew what they were doing.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Meanwhile, in Malta at the OSCE summit today, there's a meeting of foreign ministers from U.K., Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Turkey and others to discuss a concrete plan of action over Georgia.
Not before time.
#StandWithGeorgia
#SanctionGeorgia
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Irakli Kobakhidze,
Prime Minister,
Georgia.
Via Publika Georgia
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The fact that there are over 40 towns and cities that have been protesting against the government for days is unheard of. Nothing like this has been seen in living memory.
The government may survive for a while yet, but there's no way back for them.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The Declaration “condemns in this regard the violent handling of peaceful demonstrations protesting this decision, and, in line with the call of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, reiterates the need for effective protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms – including freedom of assembly.”
https://civil.ge/archives/641974
CoE Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Declaration on Situation in Georgia
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The MEPs single out Bidzina Ivanishvili, the honorary chair of the GD, as being “ultimately politically responsible for the wave of repressions and the suspension of the European integration process.”
#StandWithGeorgia
https://civil.ge/archives/641926
Leading MEPs Condemn Repressions in Georgia, Call for EU Sanctions
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Tbilisi’s renowned graffiti artist, Gagosh, shares on Facebook his latest mural in response to the ongoing pro-European protests in the capital. Demonstrators have been using fireworks to counter the police's deployment of water cannons and tear gas.
He accompanies the post with a verse by Byron:
The stars grow jealous as the fireflies soar,
Our borrowed suns—how they crash and roar.
In those fleeting sparks, we see,
The echo of eternity.
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This wouldn't have happened in Georgia even a few days ago. The government had the public TV channel locked in to show nothing but propaganda.
They're losing their grip.
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Powerful victims testimonies in the article below speak of brutal and systemic torture of protestors in Georgia by unidentified special forces.
It's not hyperbolic to call it torture. It's the word used by Georgia's public defender, who has begun an investigation.
#RepressionInGeorgia
https://tabula.ge/ge/news/726892-rogor-acama-ivanishvilis-rezhimma-demonstrantebi
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It's a real problem....
#GeorgiaProtests
https://tabula.ge/ge/news/726944-tbilservis-jgupis-tkmit-utsnobia-rodis-sad
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Bill Browder.
Saying this, out loud, for the world to hear, at the U S. Senate Foreign Relations committee hearing.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Papuashvili,
Speaker,
Georgian Parliament.
Georgian Parliament, last night 👇
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The public defender in Georgia has broken with the ruling party and is investigating these cases. He's calling it torture.
#RepressionInGeorgia
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Revaz Kikvadze,
Unlawfully detained Georgian protestor.
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Protests are being held across Europe and the U.S. this weekend.
#GeorgiaProtest
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There were 50 arrests, 'special forces' were hunting protestors though the streets, beating anyone they could catch. Armed criminals and Russian FSB members were spotted as informal support to the special forces.
None of this is stopping the protestors. It's making them angry. Nobody's backing down.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Young people are very angry and they are not thinking about anything else apart from the protests. There are no other priorities. The priority is to save our country. Protesters say we are protecting you and your kids’ future so you don’t wake up in Russia tomorrow."
Nestan,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.codastory.com/rewriting-history/im-14-photographing-the-violent-protests-in-georgia-the-eu-dream-is-slipping-away/
I’m 14, photographing the violent protests in Georgia. The EU dream is slipping away - Coda Story
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Open Letter.
#StandWithGeorgia
https://giwps.georgetown.edu/open-letter-support-georgia-president-salome-zourabichvili/
Open Letter: The Global Women Leaders’ Letter in Support of the Georgian People and President Salome Zourabichvili - GIWPS
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What is confirmed is that a woman is dead and her mother is critically injured after a car accident. It is thought they were on the way to protests in Tbilisi, Georgia.
https://publika.ge/jipiai-avtoavariashi-daighuhalgazrda-qali-romelic-aqciaze-myofi-midioda/
#TerrorInGeorgia
GPI: ავარიაში დაიღუპა ქალი, რომელიც საპროტესტო აქციაზე მიდიოდა
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It's cut with scenes of horrific violence by 'special forces' at protests later that same day.
Ignore the gaslighting. In Georgia, ALL the protests start out as peaceful protests. And then the special forces show up....
Video by Elene Mgeladze, Publika Georgia.
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"We asked, 'Who are you?' and they said, 'We are your grandmothers and grandfathers. We have come to shield you.'
"Everyone was in tears."
Natalia Tchamiashvili
#GeorgiaProtests
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I'm posting this photograph purely because it will have Putin and his allies spitting feathers.
#StandWithGeorgia
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I expressed Ukraine’s full support and solidarity with the Georgian people, who are fighting for their dignified future, and emphasized that respecting the will of the Georgian people and preventing Ivanishvili’s government from surrendering the country to Putin is essential for the stability and future of the region."
President Zelenskyy,
Ukraine.
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I assured President Zourabichvili that Ukraine will coordinate with partners, not just in Europe but globally, to deliver a systemic response and support the Georgian people in defending their right to live freely and independently."
President Zelenskyy,
Ukraine.
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Marika Mikiashvili,
Georgia.
#TerrorInGeorgia
#GeorgiaProtests
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Today, there are no special forces or police on the streets. Instead, groups of violent men dressed in black are running around, beating people."
Publika,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Protestors, journalists and opposition politicians are being attacked, on the streets, in their offices and in their homes.
These are not police or 'special forces', but unidentified thugs working for the regime. They are not arresting anybody, just beating them near half to death.
There's no more pretending. It's pure violent brutality.
#TerrorInGeorgia
#StandWithGeorgia
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Tbilisi,
Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
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They really are going there. Putting up a Christmas tree on the same spot outside parliament which has seen tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets and bloodshed.
Georgians are furious.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Anna Gvarishvili,
Georgian journalist.
#GeorgiaProtests
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The illegitimate government in Georgia just announced they are going to legislate against the use of gas masks at peaceful protests.
There are no lines left in Georgia.
#GeorgiaProtests
#TerrorInGeorgia
https://jam-news.net/medical-professionals-in-georgia-demand-a-halt-to-the-use-of-chemical-agents-on-protesters/
Doctors' petition in Georgia / JAMnews
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The illegitimate government in Georgia are hoping the magic of Christmas will make all their problems disappear.
They are pressing ahead with putting up their annual tree outside parliament in Tbilisi, as if massive protests haven't been happening on that very same spot for the last 10 days straight.
It's already been renamed by the people of Georgia as the Crisis Tree.
#GeorgiaProtests
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/12/8/7488209/
Christmas tree being installed in epicentre of mass protests in Tbilisi
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