Georgia, West

Will the West betray or save anti-Putin protesters in Georgia?
If brutish local police were Georgia’s only threat, pro-European protesters might be on solid ground. Speaking to your columnist from Tbilisi, demonstrators described a city in a febrile, daring mood since the ruling Georgian Dream party,
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
Night after night, Georgians have filled the broad central avenue that runs past parliament, in such great numbers there is barely space to move, on the road or the pavement either side. They come to Rustaveli Avenue draped in flags,
Georgia at 'tipping point' as pro-West protesters clash with security forces
The ancient streets of Georgia's capital city were again choked with smoke on Sunday night, as anti-government protests continued into a fourth consecutive night.
Georgia police accused of torturing pro-EU protesters
Georgia’s rights ombudsman accused police of torturing pro-European Union protesters rallying against the government’s decision to shelve EU accession talks amid a post-election crisis. The country of some 3.
Protesters Clash With Police Outside Georgia’s Parliament
Thousands protested outside of the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi for a fifth straight night after the government suspended plans to join the European Union.
Watch: Anti-Russia protesters turn ‘fireworks gun’ on riot police in Georgia
Protesters in Georgia used a makeshift fireworks gun against riot police on the third night of violent clashes with the pro-Russian government in the capital.
Why protests in the country of Georgia matter
The protests come amid a greater, global power struggle over the country’s place in the world order. The protesters — as well as the European Union and the United States — are pushing for a more democratic society that’s aligned with the West.
Protesters Clash With Police After Georgia Puts E.U. Accession on Hold
Thousands demonstrated in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday for a third consecutive night after the country said it had suspended its bid to join the European Union for four years. More than 100 people had been arrested as of Saturday night,
'We need new life': Protesters undeterred in battle on the streets for Georgia's future
As protests on the streets of Tbilisi enter their sixth day, demonstrators fighting for closer ties with Europe are building ...
Georgia's ombudsman accuses police of torturing pro-EU protesters
Georgia's rights ombudsman on Tuesday accused police of torturing pro-European Union protesters rallying for six consecutive ...
Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended
Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus ...
Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s ...
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Protesters storm Putin-backed parliament in Georgia breakaway region
Protesters on Friday stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed government in the breakaway region of Abkhazia in Georgia and have demanded the resignation of the pro-Kremlin leader President ...
Salome Zourabichvili: Georgia's president becomes voice of protest movement
As protesters confronted massed ranks of riot police in front of Georgia's parliament last week, a slightly built woman ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Georgia Politics
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What’s happening in Georgia, and why are thousands protesting?
More than 100 were arrested and dozens injured during protests after Georgia’s ruling party said it would suspend talks to ...