**Protesters Defy Mask Ban in Tbilisi**
On January 18, protesters gathered in the streets of Tbilisi for the 52nd day of demonstrations against the Georgian Dream government. Despite a new law that bans face-covering masks, the protesters wore them as a sign of defiance.
The protesters were also showing solidarity with those who had been arrested earlier for wearing masks during protests in Tbilisi and Zugdidi.
**New Laws Spark Protests**
In December, the parliament rushed through several repressive laws aimed at controlling the growing protest movement. These laws included the mask ban, which was signed into law by President Mikheil Kavelashvili on his inauguration night.
The protesters are pushing back against these laws and calling for change in the government. Their protests have been ongoing for over a month now.
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