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Georgian Ruling Party Labels Protesters 'Akatsukebi', Sparks Outrage

11/3/2025

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Georgian Dream, the ruling party in Georgia, adopted the term "Akatsukebi" to label protesters.
The label derives from Naruto's Akatsuki, a fictional group of rogue ninjas, sparking ridicule.
Mikheil Meskhi referenced the term in October 2024, helping it gain traction.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze labeled the protesters as an extremist group.
The development reflects tensions in Georgia as peaceful protests demand democratic freedoms and human rights.

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Georgian Dream, the ruling party in Georgia, adopted the term "Akatsukebi" to label protesters.
The label derives from Naruto's Akatsuki, a fictional group of rogue ninjas, sparking ridicule.
Mikheil Meskhi referenced the term in October 2024, helping it gain traction.
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze labeled the protesters as an extremist group.
The development reflects tensions in Georgia as peaceful protests demand democratic freedoms and human rights.