Georgia erupted in protests on Saturday as citizens expressed outrage over alleged fraud in last year’s parliamentary elections and the suspension of EU accession talks. Demonstrators in the capital, Tbilisi, attempted to enter the Presidential Palace, clashing with police, who used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse the crowd and arrested many. The unrest comes after the ruling party, Georgian Dream, claimed victory in elections widely criticized by opposition parties for irregularities. Most opposition groups boycotted the local elections in protest, with prominent figures, including opera singer Pata Burdzhuladze, calling for the arrest of top ruling party leaders. The government has intensified crackdowns on opposition activists, independent media, and Western-leaning politicians, resulting in numerous detentions. Authorities also fined hundreds of protesters approximately $1,835 for participating in illegal activities like road blockades. Thousands marched with Georgian and EU flags demanding respect for citizens’ will and political accountability.
Georgia has erupted in protests amid a stalemate in European Union accession talks and allegations of electoral fraud. During the unrest, protesters attempted to enter the Presidential Palace in the capital, Tbilisi, clashing with police, according to BBC reports.
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