Tens of thousands of pro-EU protesters rally in Georgia
Al Jazeera
Protesters clashed with police in Georgia’s capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday, with signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government’s decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.
Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Monday that 21 police officers were injured during a crackdown against pro-EU demonstrations by thousands of people.
In total, 224 people have been arrested during the rallies supported by pro-West President Salome Zourabichvili .
“Another powerful night of Georgians standing firm to defend their constitution and their European choice. The determination in the streets shows no signs of stopping!” Zourabichvili , who supports Georgia’s integration with the EU, posted on X.
Tensions have been rising for months in the country of 3.7 million people between the governing party Georgian Dream and opponents who accuse it of pursuing increasingly authoritarian, anti-Western and pro-Russian policies.
