Tag: protesters

Georgia

Kaja Kallas says: “We condemn the violence against protesters. We regret the indication by the ruling party that it will not continue Georgia’s progress towards EU. This will have direct consequences for the EU.”  

Georgia

Protesters Demand Access and Leadership Reshuffles at Public Broadcaster  

Georgia

After the tear gas canisters were used by the riot police, protesters left Rustaveli Avenue but eventually returned  

Georgia

There are injuries on Rustaveli Avenue as riot police use tear gas canisters to disperse protesters. Ambulances with protesters inside are being replaced with empty ambulances  

Georgia

Tear gas fired in Rustaveli Avenue by riot police: detention of protesters  

Georgia

Special forces are now using water cannons to disperse protesters. They are also firing what they call gas canisters  

Georgia

Ministry of Internal Affairs : Protesters blocked a road for a Fire Truck and tried to open the tank tap themselves. This forced firefighters to drain water from the firetruck  

Georgia

Participants of the protest near the Parliament set up barricades at several locations  

Georgia

Prime Minister: There were violent protests against police officers on one side, and extremely disturbing incidents on the other. Investigation is important.  

Georgia

“Center for the Study of Democracy”, 33 journalists were physically attacked during the Rustaveli Avenue protests on November 28-29.  

Georgia

Salome Zurabishvili says there is no indication of escalation prior to the revolution. Demonstrators are very peaceful  

Georgia

Four political parties/coalitions release joint statement  

Georgia

The Georgian Public Broadcasting building is noisy  

Georgia

Giorgi Kirikashvili: Take action against those who use excessive force. It is important to maintain police authority, because violence against civilians is unacceptable for police officers.  

Georgia

UN Special Reporter: I have received disturbing reports about police brutality against protesters in Georgia. I urge the government to respect their right to peaceful assembly.  

Georgia

President Zurabishvili says resistance movement has begun