The Daily Beat – 12 January  

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**Court Rulings Fuel Protests in Georgia**

On 10, a Tbilisi City Court judge remanded 11 individuals arrested during a pro-European rally in December. They are accused of participating in group violence and could face prison sentences of 4 to 6 years.

Another court ruling on the same day further fueled tensions. Judge Irakli Khuskivadze ordered 8 protesters to be kept in custody, rejecting their lawyers’ pleas for bail. These individuals were also arrested during pro-European protests last December.

**Protests Erupt**

The court rulings led to protests in Tbilisi and Batumi. Protesters chanted “ everywhere. nowhere” and threw eggs at judges who were attending a corporate event. Several protesters were arrested.

**International Reaction**

The Bundestag’s parliamentary groups issued a statement, stressing the need for free and fair elections in Georgia. They pledged to continue supporting Georgian in their efforts to bring the country back onto a democratic path.

Georgian addressed an event organized by the Hudson Institute, discussing the ongoing political crisis in Georgia. She emphasized the importance of preparing for potential and urged the United States to support the Georgian people.

**Human Rights Concerns**

The International Society for Fair Elections and (ISFED) condemned the politically motivated dismissal of over 50 civil servants in Georgia. They plan to file a to protect their labor rights, alongside the Independent Union of Civil Servants.

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