OSCE Condemns Police Action in Georgia
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights has expressed its concern over the actions of law enforcement officials during protests in Tbilisi, Georgia. On November 30, the office issued a statement saying that police used excessive force to disperse peaceful protesters.
Water cannons, pepper spray, and batons were used against demonstrators, which led to many people being injured or detained. The OSCE noted that most of the protesters were peaceful, but police still used disproportionate force against them.
The right to hold peaceful protests is a fundamental freedom in democratic societies, according to the OSCE. All member states have committed to ensuring this right and to only using force when necessary.
The OSCE stressed that law enforcement officials must follow the law and use proportionate force only when needed. They should not use excessive force against protesters who are acting peacefully.
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