In Georgia, one of the leaders of the opposition coalition "For Change", Zurab Girchi Japaridze, was detained during a protest in Tbilisi.
Points of attention
- In Tbilisi, opposition leader Zurab Girchi Japaridze was detained during a protest, where there were conflicts between the police and the participants of the action.
- The Prime Minister of Georgia announced the refusal of the country's authorities from negotiations on joining the EU, which caused a new wave of protests in the country.
- The leader of Georgia believes that the ruling party has declared war on its own people, which has caused large-scale protests and clashes in the capital.
- Security forces dispersed the protesters using water cannons and tear gas, which caused concern among the public.
- Police in Georgia continue to use violence against demonstrators, deepening tensions in the country and leading to further protests.
What is known about the detention of Zurab Girchi Japaridze
As noted, before the arrest, a verbal altercation took place between the police and the protestors.
Protesters blocked the road using trash cans, prompting the police to intervene. As a result, several participants of the action were detained, including Japaridze. The details of the incident remain unknown, as the law enforcement officers have not yet commented on the situation.
The day before, another anti-government rally began near the building of the Georgian Parliament, which lasted throughout the night.
In the morning, the police pushed the demonstrators away from the central avenue of Rustaveli.
Protests in Georgia: what is important to know
On November 28, Georgian Prime Minister Iraklii Kobakhidze, who is a pro-Russian politician, announced the refusal of the country's authorities from negotiations on joining the EU "until the end of 2028".
As you know, this happened after the approval of the resolution of the European Parliament with a call not to recognize the result of the last elections in Georgia.
Against this background, the country's leader, Salome Zurabishvili, said that the ruling party had declared war on its own people.
On the same day, a large protest gathered in the center of the Georgian capital, clashes with the police began.
As a result, the protesters were violently dispersed with the use of water cannons and tear gas. During the crackdown, security forces beat journalists and their equipment. The actions continue until now, and the police again resort to violence against the demonstrators.
