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200 Days of Protests: Georgia Demands Freedom and Change

6/19/2025

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Protests in Georgia reached a significant milestone on June 15, marking 200 days of unrest. Sparked by the ruling Georgian Dream party's halt of EU accession talks, demonstrators are calling for the release of jailed protesters and the government's resignation. In retaliation, the government has ramped up arrests and imposed harsh restrictions on civil society, media, and LGBTQ+ rights, deepening the struggle for freedom.

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Protests in Georgia reached a significant milestone on June 15, marking 200 days of unrest. Sparked by the ruling Georgian Dream party's halt of EU accession talks, demonstrators are calling for the release of jailed protesters and the government's resignation. In retaliation, the government has ramped up arrests and imposed harsh restrictions on civil society, media, and LGBTQ+ rights, deepening the struggle for freedom.