Massive Protests in Georgia Over EU Membership Delay and Police Crackdown

Demonstrations continue for a fifth night as the government resists negotiations and faces international criticism for violent suppression.

• Thousands of pro-EU demonstrators have gathered in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, and other cities to protest the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028.
• Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has refused to negotiate with the opposition, claiming the protests are foreign-funded and vowing there will be no revolution in Georgia.
• Police have used tear gas, water cannons, and force to disperse crowds, with over 224 arrests and dozens of injuries reported, including journalists and protesters alleging police brutality.
• The Baltic states have imposed sanctions on Georgian officials, citing human rights violations, while the EU and U.S. have condemned the government's actions and democratic backsliding.
• The protests follow accusations of election fraud and concerns over authoritarianism, with critics arguing the government is aligning closer to Russia despite public support for EU integration.

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