Georgia in turmoil: Protests escalate despite prison terms against opposition figures!

Georgia in turmoil: Protests escalate despite prison terms against opposition figures!

In Georgia, it is boiling: Governments from Germany, France and Poland sharply criticize the Georgian government because of its violent reactions to ProEuropean protests. In a joint declaration, the Foreign Ministries condemn the brutal police operations against opposition politicians and journalists. They request the immediate release of the arrested opposition figures and are committed to the protection of fundamental human rights, in particular the right to freedom of assembly and speech, such as FAZ.NET

The unrest in Georgia is the result of a parliamentary election perceived as manipulated, which took place on October 26. The Prorussian Government Party "Georgian Dream" had won an absolute majority, which is called the opposition as an election fraud. Increasing protests that have now also reached smaller cities are directed not only against the departure of Georgia, but also against the police force and demand the release of the detainees.