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Georgian Government Cracks Down on Anti-Government Protests

10/11/2025

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Georgian authorities arrested 13 activists after anti-government protests in Tbilisi on October 4.
The ruling Georgian Dream party labeled the protests a coup attempt.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze warned of prosecution for those clashing with police and accused the European Union of interference.
Civil society fears renewed repression, as many believe the unrest was exploited by the government to discredit the opposition.
The government aims to ban opposition parties, viewing them as extensions of the United National Movement.

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Georgian authorities arrested 13 activists after anti-government protests in Tbilisi on October 4.
The ruling Georgian Dream party labeled the protests a coup attempt.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze warned of prosecution for those clashing with police and accused the European Union of interference.
Civil society fears renewed repression, as many believe the unrest was exploited by the government to discredit the opposition.
The government aims to ban opposition parties, viewing them as extensions of the United National Movement.