Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has claimed victory in what he called a "battle" against the pro-Western opposition, who he said were promoting "liberal fascism".

Georgia's prime minister on Thursday pledged to 'eradicate' the 'liberal-fascist' opposition, intensifying the government's crackdown on

Thousands rallied across Georgia on Thursday for a second week of pro-EU protests, after the prime minister threatened to "eradicate" the country's "liberal-fascist" opposition.