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Protests in Georgia Over Political Arrests Continue

Thousands of demonstrators filled the square in front of the Georgian parliament on Sunday to kick off the seventh month of incessant protest. The protesters are demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of political figures detained in a government crackdown. The protests are largely aimed at the country's ruling political force, Georgian Dream, which is blamed for rolling back its European Union-oriented aspirations after ending Georgia's bid to join the European Union. The ongoing unrest has drawn international attention to the scale and persistence of the Georgia protests.

Protests in Georgia Over Political Arrests Continue
By Oskar Malec | Last Updated: 1 Jul 2025
With almost all of the main figures in Georgia's pro-Western opposition now in jail, daily protests are taking place in Tbilisi. The unrest broke out after the election on October 26, which Georgian Dream won to secure another term in office — a victory the opposition says was neither free nor fair.

Opposition in Prison and Protests Under Siege
Seven opposition politicians were jailed for their refusal to testify to a government investigating accusations of wrongdoings during the rule of former President Mikhail Saakashvili. Critics say this is vindictive political revenge. Opposition leaders have responded by boycotting parliamentary meetings in further protest at the results of the latest elections.

Over 50 people were arrested on criminal charges following a violent suppression of protests. The protests were sparked after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced a suspension of talks with the EU.

Concerns Over Georgia's Political Direction
The recent political events have sparked fears about the future of Georgia. The ruling party is seen as moving the country toward the sphere of influence of Russia. The opposition alleges that the October 26 election was rigged with the help of Russia in favour of the ruling Georgian Dream.

Critics say that the government has consolidated power in the country, including reducing opportunities for public assembly and expression, in a manner similar to the policies seen in nearby Russia, a country that once ruled Georgia as an imperial power.
 

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