Georgia
UK sanctions senior Georgian minister following protest crackdown
Georgia’s interior minister Vakhtang Gomelauri is one of the high-ranking officials now banned from travelling to Britain.
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Ex-footballer becomes new President of Georgia
There are claims by the opposition that the October 26 parliamentary election was rigged with Moscow’s help.
Former footballer set to become Georgian president
Former Premier League striker Mikheil Kavelashvili is expected to win Saturday’s electoral college vote.
Georgia police become increasingly brutal as EU talks protests enter second week
Riot police have used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the rallies and beaten scores of protesters.
More than 200 detained in Georgia during protests over suspension of EU talks
The move comes after disputed parliamentary elections, which the President said had been rigged with Moscow’s help.
More than 40 injured in Georgia during protests over suspension of EU talks
Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered outside parliament in the capital, Tbilisi, on Saturday night, throwing stones and setting off fireworks.
Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations over move to halt EU talks
More than 100 people were arrested during protests across Georgia on Friday.
More than 100 protesters arrested during pro-EU demonstrations in Georgia
Protesters are angry at the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
Georgian protesters clash with police for second night after EU talks suspended
On Friday evening, protesters again swarmed the parliament, with some trying to break the metal gates to the building.