About 300 people detained during protest actions in Georgia

About 300 people detained during protest actions in Georgia

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During the night, 22 protesters were detained in Georgia, 15 people were hospitalized. The total number of people detained since the beginning of the protests has reached 293, and 162 people have been injured.

Last night, during the dispersal of protests in Georgia, 22 people were detained, and 15 victims were taken to hospitals. Among them — 11 protesters, 3 journalists and one employee of the Ministry of internal affairs. This is reported by UNN with reference to the Georgian media. 

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In total, according to the Ministry of health of Georgia, 162 victims were taken to medical institutions from Friday to Wednesday, but these statistics do not take into account those who went to doctors on their own or received help on the spot.

Human rights activists note that the total number of victims is significantly higher than official data.

The Georgian Interior Ministry confirmed the detention of 22 people at night, and the total number of people detained since the protests began last week was 293.

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Protests broke out in Georgia on November 28 due to the government's decision to suspend negotiations with the AU

In Tbilisi, Special Forces dispersed protesters and used water cannons and tear gas, while protesters responded with fireworks and water.