Over 100 arrested during protests
Dec 02, 2024
Tbilisi [Georgia], December 2: Police in the South Caucasus republic of Georgia reported on Saturday that 107 people were arrested during protests the previous night in the capital Tbilisi alone.
"Despite repeated appeals by representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the action on (the main street) Rustaveli Prospekt in front of the Georgian parliament building repeatedly exceeded the norms set by the law for assemblies and rallies," the ministry said.
Demonstrators had thrown stones at police officers, built barricades and burnt objects, according to the statement. The protests were said to be the largest in recent weeks following the disputed victory of the ruling Georgian Dream party in October's parliamentary elections. Opposition over the allegedly fraudulent results gained fresh impetus following the government's suspension on Thursday of accession talks with the EU. (DPA)
Source: Qatar Tribune
