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Georgia’s Ruling Party Claims Local Landslide as PM Vows Reprisals After Violent Tbilisi Protests

The prime minister casts the unrest as a coup attempt and signals prosecutions after clashes at the presidential palace.

Des manifestants face à la police anti-émeute alors qu'ils tentent de pénétrer dans l'enceinte du palais présidentiel lors d'un rassemblement de l'opposition le jour des élections locales, le 4 octobre 2025 à Tbilissi, en Géorgie
Manifestation contre le pouvoir à Tbilissi, lors des élections locales, le 4 octobre 2025 en Géorgie
La police utilise des canons à eau pour disperser des manifestants de l'opposition à Tbilissi, le 4 octobre 2025 en Géorige
Des manifestants brûlent des barricades lors d'un rassemblement de l'opposition le jour des élections locales, le 4 octobre 2025 à Tbilissi, en Géorgie

Overview

  • The Central Election Commission reported the Georgian Dream winning more than 80% of votes with roughly three quarters of ballots counted in local elections boycotted by several opposition parties.
  • Tens of thousands of pro‑European demonstrators filled central Tbilisi, some attempting to force entry to the presidential palace as others built barricades and set fires.
  • Police used tear gas and water cannons to push back crowds, and the protest dispersed shortly after midnight following physical confrontations captured by journalists.
  • The Interior Ministry said five alleged organizers were detained, including opera singer‑turned‑activist Paata Burchuladze, and announced an investigation into calls to overthrow the state that carries penalties of up to nine years in prison; Pirveli TV reported Burchuladze was in intensive care for a suspected heart attack.
  • Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze labeled the events a foreign‑backed coup attempt and warned that additional arrests and convictions are expected.