Three journalists were injured in protests against the suspension of EU accession talks in Tbilisi. Security forces dispersed the protesters with water cannons and tear gas.
In Tbilisi, several media representatives were injured during clashes with law enforcement officers that broke out at a protest against the decision to suspend EU accession talks on the evening of December 3, UNN reports, citing SOVA.
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In particular, during the clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers, the operator of the Formula TV channel Tedo Kvakahiya received a head injury.
In addition, the operator was also injured at the protest that evening. Beso Gaprindashvili of Channel One. The TV company claims that he suffered a hand injury from pyrotechnics.
Various media outlets report that a foreign journalist was also injured in the action.
Thousands of citizens protested in Georgia on the night of December 4, opposing the government's decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union until 2028.
Security forces again dispersed the protesters using water cannons and tear gas.
According to NEWSGEORGIA, the protest night ended in Tbilisi at the beginning of seven in the morning.
The most ardent groups After several dispersals, the protesters reached Vazha Pshavela Avenue, where they marched.