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Georgian Police Clash With Protesters as Ruling Party Claims Sweep in Local Elections

Officials reported injuries, arrests after an attempted breach of the presidential palace during a boycotted vote.

Opposition supporters with Georgian national flags gather in the city center of Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, boycotting the municipal elections and call for the release of political opponents. (AP Photo/Zurab Tsertsvadze)
Opposition supporters with Georgian national and EU flags gather in the city center of Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, boycotting the municipal elections and call for the release of political opponents. (AP Photo/Zurab Tsertsvadze)
Opposition supporters with Georgian national flags gather in the city center of Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, boycotting the municipal elections and call for the release of political opponents. (AP Photo/Zurab Tsertsvadze)
Opposition supporters attend a rally on the day of local elections in Tbilisi, Georgia October 4, 2025. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze

Overview

  • Riot police used water cannons, tear gas and pepper spray to push back crowds near the presidential palace in Tbilisi.
  • The Health Ministry said 21 security personnel and six demonstrators were injured during the clashes.
  • The Interior Ministry said five activists were detained, including opera singer Paata Burchuladze, on charges of calling to overthrow the authorities.
  • The Central Election Commission and Georgian Dream said the party won majorities in every municipality and landslides in mayoral races.
  • Authorities opened investigations into alleged attempts to alter the constitutional order as opposition groups rejected the results and urged continued protests.