The article reports on the ongoing protests in Georgia against the ruling Georgian Dream party’s (GD) decision to reject EU accession negotiations and break off the accession process with the European Union. Here are the key points from the article:
* **Violence by law enforcement**: Despite peaceful demonstrations, police used violent measures, including tear gas, pepper spray, and physical abuse, against protesters.
* **Protests across Georgia**: Demonstrations were reported in various regions of Georgia, including Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, with people gathering in front of the Parliament, Georgian Dream headquarters, and the Presidential administration.
* **Injuries and arrests**: One police officer was injured by demonstrators, while several peaceful protesters were arrested, including a man named Misha Mumladze in Kutaisi.
* **Diplomats’ joint statement**: A group of Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees issued a joint statement expressing their commitment to Georgia’s EU aspirations and warning that stopping on this path could lead to isolation.
* **President joins protest**: President Salome Zurabishvili joined the peaceful demonstrators in front of the Parliament, urging special forces to think about their country, children, and future.
* **MIA warns protesters**: The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned demonstrators that any illegal actions would be met with a legal response from the police.
* **Businesses support protests**: Some businesses backed the protests, stating that the crisis had already disrupted the economy.
**Sources:**
* [Civil.ge](https://civil.ge/archives/638926)