Protests in Georgia: New elections required for violence and injuries!

Protests in Georgia: New elections required for violence and injuries!

Tiflis, Georgien - in Georgia, the fourth night in a row is raging a huge protest against the government, which focuses primarily in the capital of Tbilisa. According to reports from krone.at , many people were injured in numerous clashes between demonstrators and the police. The Ministry of the Interior stated that 21 police officers were violated by stones, pyrotechnics and other throwing objects. In the past few days, the total number of injured police officers has already been 113, while the number of injured demonstrators remains unclear. The first reports indicate that 44 people, including 27 demonstrators, were taken to the hospital after the riots. The police performed with water cannons and tear gas against the protesters at night. Some demonstrators built barricades to hold the police.

new elections required

The anger of the population is directed against the government's decision to cancel the accession negotiations with the EU. As sueddeutsche.de , tens of thousands of citizens pushed on the streets last night to demonstrate for a pro-European course. In view of the massive protests, President Salome Surabischwili calls for a new election of the parliament. She explained that there was only one way to stability and that it leads to new elections, especially after the elections have been associated with election counterfeits in the past. Their statement emphasizes the urgency to solve the emerging tensions in society.

The background of the protests lies in the increasing criticism of the government and its authoritarian course, which triggers international concern. Many Georgians feel about the government's decision to suspend the EU accession talks, as surveys show that a large majority of the population supports a pro-western course. The ongoing protests are a clear sign of the growing tensions in the country and reflect the widespread fear of an increasing influence of Russia.