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Georgia, European Union

Georgia's ombudsman accuses police of torturing pro-EU protesters

Georgia's rights ombudsman on Tuesday accused police of torturing pro-European Union protesters rallying for six consecutive days against the government's decision to shelve EU accession talks amid a post-election crisis.

CNN on MSN · 2d

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. More than 100 demonstrators were arrested as crowds clashed with police Friday night,

The New York Times · 1d

Protesters Clash With Police Outside Georgia’s Parliament

Thousands protested outside of the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi for a fifth straight night after the government suspended plans to join the European Union.

Georgia, West

The Economist · 8h

Will the West betray or save anti-Putin protesters in Georgia?

If brutish local police were Georgia’s only threat, pro-European protesters might be on solid ground. Speaking to your columnist from Tbilisi, demonstrators described a city in a febrile, daring mood since the ruling Georgian Dream party,

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Georgia at 'tipping point' as pro-West protesters clash with security forces

The ancient streets of Georgia's capital city were again choked with smoke on Sunday night, as anti-government protests continued into a fourth consecutive night.

Yahoo · 1d

Can Georgia protests halt pro-Russia drift?

Georgia is facing a fifth day of unrest after the government's decision to suspend the country's efforts to join the European Union sparked mass resignations and, for the first time, nationwide demonstrations.

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Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past

Night after night, Georgians have filled the broad central avenue that runs past parliament, in such great numbers there is ...

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Georgia Says 26 People, Mostly Protesters, Injured In Latest Demos

Georgia's health ministry on Tuesday said that 26 people, mostly protesters, were injured in the latest night-time anti-government protest in the Caucasus country.

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Protesters storm parliament in breakaway Georgia region of Abkhazia over Russia deal

Most of the world recognizes Abkhazia as part of Georgia, from which it broke away during wars in the early 1990s. The opposition said in a statement that the protesters’ actions were not ...

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Protesters in Georgia’s capital set up a tent camp and demand new elections, wary of Russia

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Demonstrators in Georgia’s capital have set up tents on a central thoroughfare and vowed to stay around the clock to demand new parliamentary elections in the country.

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Demonstrators in Georgia again converge on parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended

The ruling Georgian Dream party retained control of parliament in the disputed Oct. 26 parliamentary election, which was ...

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What’s happening in Georgia, and why are thousands protesting?

More than 100 were arrested and dozens injured during protests after Georgia’s ruling party said it would suspend talks to ...

Georgia police fire tear gas to scatter protesters, Russian agencies say

Police in Georgia fired water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters in Tbilisi, the capital, who opposed the ...

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