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Day 7: Massive protests in Georgia for a European future - live updates, photos, videos

  • An impromptu concert at the protest in Tbilisi. Video

  • +1 in Tbilisi: protesters have lit bonfires on an avenue near the parliament to keep warm. Video

  • Protesters in Kutaisi brought an effigy of Bidzina Ivanishvili dressed in a prison uniform to the demonstration. Video

  • A senior official from the Special Tasks Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, linked to crackdowns, beatings, and arrests of protesters, has resigned

  • Tens of thousands of warmly dressed protesters gathered outside the parliament today. Video

  • Zurab Datunashvili, a two-time world champion and member of the "Akhali" party, has been detained

  • Former deputy head of Georgia's Security Service calls on the army to "take a clear stand before a Russian intervention occurs and blood is shed"

  • Police in Tbilisi aggressively target people wearing masks and helmets in preparation for today’s protest. Video

  • The arrest of seven opposition politicians and activists has been confirmed

  • Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets again in Batumi. Video by "Formula" TV channel

  • The seventh night of protests begins on Rustaveli Avenue. Photo

  • Georgia president calls on partners to "put strong pressure" on the country's ruling party

  • Georgia protests, 3-4 December, 2024. Photo/video. Live

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