Georgian Government Faces Backlash Over EU Talks Suspension and Violent Crackdown

Protests intensify across Georgia as police brutality and arrests of opposition figures draw international condemnation.

Mass protests erupted after the Georgian government suspended EU accession talks, with demonstrators demanding a return to negotiations and new elections.
Riot police have used tear gas, water cannons, and physical violence against protesters, journalists, and opposition members, leading to over 300 arrests and numerous injuries.
Key opposition leaders, including Nika Gvaramia of the Coalition for Change, were detained during police raids, with reports of beatings and rights violations during arrests.
International figures, including U.S. senators and EU officials, have condemned the government's actions, calling them a betrayal of democratic values and a shift toward authoritarianism.
Georgia’s pro-European president, Salome Zourabichvili, has sided with protesters and urged Western nations to pressure the ruling party to halt the crackdown and resume EU integration efforts.