In Tbilisi, the police used water cannons against protesters
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Clashes broke out near the Georgian parliament between police and demonstrators over the refusal to negotiate EU membership. Law enforcement officers used special equipment, there are victims on both sides.
In Tbilisi, the police began using special equipment against protesters near the Georgian parliament, reports UNN.
Details
The situation escalated at the service entrance, at the intersection of Brothers Zubalashvili and Chichinadze streets. Demonstrators threw various objects at the police – bottles, firecrackers, eggs, paint balls, colored smoke. The security forces returned all this to the crowd, accompanying it with obscene gestures.
The Georgian Interior Ministry claims that demonstrators threw "unidentified objects" at the police, as a result of which one police officer was injured.
For several minutes, the demonstrators were called to disperse through loudspeakers. The security forces have already used a water cannon. The situation periodically escalates. At least one injured demonstrator is reported.
Below on Rustaveli, the action takes place calmly. Near Freedom Square, special forces and water cannons were also put on alert.
Recall
Following the Georgian prime minister's announcement to abandon negotiations on the country's accession to the EU until 2028, spontaneous protests began in Tbilisi and other Georgian cities .
Employees of the Georgian Interior Ministry condemned the decision of the authorities to suspend EU membership until 2028.
The situation between law enforcement officers and protesters has worsened near the Georgian parliament. The Police used water cannons and tear gas, there are wounded on both sides, detentions began.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze accused EU ambassador Pavel Gerchinsky of interfering in the electoral process and disinformation.Y. Kobakhidze threatened a diplomatic response if the ambassador did not change his behavior.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has condemned the use of Force against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi and the suspension of EU accession negotiations.
