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44 Arrested in Tbilisi Protests Amid Election Tensions

10/11/2025

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs says the October 4 Tbilisi protests detained 44 people, with nine more announced on October 9.
Detainees face charges of violence and trying to breach the presidential palace.
Among those arrested is Paata Burchuladze, opera singer and opposition figure.
The protests coincided with local elections and included clashes between demonstrators and police.
The government called the unrest a coup attempt, and rights groups criticized suppression.

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The Ministry of Internal Affairs says the October 4 Tbilisi protests detained 44 people, with nine more announced on October 9.
Detainees face charges of violence and trying to breach the presidential palace.
Among those arrested is Paata Burchuladze, opera singer and opposition figure.
The protests coincided with local elections and included clashes between demonstrators and police.
The government called the unrest a coup attempt, and rights groups criticized suppression.