Euronews publishes article on protests in Georgia

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Euronews publishes a detailed article about the protests in Georgia. The title of the article: "Why thousands of protesters want early elections in Georgia?»

According to Euronews, protests in Tbilisi were held in Mtskheta, Zugdidi, Poti, Telavi and Ozurgeti.

"Activists picketed municipal and government buildings. These actions were condemned by the Prime Minister of Georgia. Giorgi Gakharia stated that freedom of expression in Georgia is protected by law, but in case of illegal picketing, state institutions and police will also act within the law, " the article reads.

The publication quotes an analyst from the University of Giessen in Germany, who suggests that the protests in Georgia will continue, especially if the ruling party uses force against the protesters.

"The opposition has little to lose," says a German researcher.

The article also says that the wave of protests in Georgia in 2019 was not the first, demonstrations were held in June.

"As in other former Soviet republics such as Ukraine and Georgia, politics is divided between rapprochement with Europe and supporters of Russia," the article says.

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Euronews publishes article on protests in Georgia

2019/12/21321-1575273363.jpg
Read: 1056     11:00     02 Декабрь 2019    

Euronews publishes a detailed article about the protests in Georgia. The title of the article: "Why thousands of protesters want early elections in Georgia?»

According to Euronews, protests in Tbilisi were held in Mtskheta, Zugdidi, Poti, Telavi and Ozurgeti.

"Activists picketed municipal and government buildings. These actions were condemned by the Prime Minister of Georgia. Giorgi Gakharia stated that freedom of expression in Georgia is protected by law, but in case of illegal picketing, state institutions and police will also act within the law, " the article reads.

The publication quotes an analyst from the University of Giessen in Germany, who suggests that the protests in Georgia will continue, especially if the ruling party uses force against the protesters.

"The opposition has little to lose," says a German researcher.

The article also says that the wave of protests in Georgia in 2019 was not the first, demonstrations were held in June.

"As in other former Soviet republics such as Ukraine and Georgia, politics is divided between rapprochement with Europe and supporters of Russia," the article says.

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