Sixth night of protests in Tbilisi: journalists were injured during clashes
Kyiv • UNN
Three journalists were injured during protests against the termination of EU accession negotiations in Tbilisi. Security forces dispersed the protesters with water cannons and tear gas.
Several media representatives were injured in Tbilisi during clashes with law enforcement officers that broke out during a protest against the decision to suspend EU accession talks on the evening of December 3, UNN reports citing SOVA.
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In particular, during clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers, formula TV operator Tedo Kwakahia suffered a head injury.
In addition, on the same evening, Channel One operator Beso Gaprindashvili was also injured at the rally. The TV company claims that he suffered a hand injury from pyrotechnics.
Various media outlets report that a foreign journalist was also injured at the rally.
In Georgia, on the night of December 4, thousands of citizens protested against the government's decision to stop negotiations on joining the European Union until 2028.
Security forces again dispersed the protesters using water cannons and tear gas.
According to NEWSGEORGIA, the protest night ended in Tbilisi at the beginning of seven in the morning.
The most ardent groups of protesters, after several dispersions, reached Vazha Pshavel Avenue, where they marched.
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On November 28, it was reported that a protest broke out in Georgia over the government's decision to suspend negotiations with the EU.
The Ministry of foreign affairs of Ukraine condemned the use of force against peaceful protesters in Tbilisi and the suspension of EU accession negotiations. Ukraine has called on the Georgian authorities to respect the right to protest and return to European integration reforms.
