Protests in Georgia: demonstrators were dispersed with water cannons and tear gas
Security forces detained almost 50 people.
During mass protests in Tbilisi, special forces dispersed demonstrators with water cannons and tear gas. The reason was the use of pyrotechnics.
This is reported by “Echo of the Caucasus”.
Protesters were pushed away from the territory adjacent to the parliament. The reason for the dispersal was apparently the use of pyrotechnics by the demonstrators.
According to the media, one of the leaders of the party “Girchi — more freedom” and “Coalition for changes”, deputy Tsotne Koberidze, was detained at the rally. After his release, he said that he was beaten.
Photo: Associated Press
After that, the protesters moved to the embankment and continued their movement towards Heroes Square and Tbilisi City Hall. There was a fight with unknown people – it is reported that one person was armed.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, a total of 48…
