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**Protests in Georgia**
* Protests have erupted across Georgia against the ruling Georgian Dream party‘s decision to reject EU accession negotiations.
* Demonstrators are calling for new elections and expressing their commitment to Georgia’s EU aspirations.
* The protests have been peaceful, with some instances of physical confrontations between protesters and police.
**Government Response**
* The Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned protesters that any illegal actions will be met with a legal response from the police.
* One police officer was injured during the protests and taken to hospital.
* President Salome Zurabishvili joined the peaceful demonstrators in front of the Parliament and urged special forces not to disperse the rally.
**International Reaction**
* The European Union has been criticized for its response to Georgia’s situation, with some accusing it of not doing enough to support the country’s aspirations.
* The UK has imposed sanctions on senior Georgian authorities, including the Minister of Internal Affairs, in response to human rights concerns.
* The Helsinki Commission has warned that if the ruling party prevails in seizing power, Georgia will turn into a “power projection venue for autocrats”.
**Civil Society Response**
* Representatives from the culture sphere and civil society have called for a new struggle against the Russian regime in Georgia and urged the EU to disregard the announcement of the illegitimate government.
* A statement by dozens of Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees has expressed their commitment to Georgia’s EU aspirations.