Thousands in Georgia rally for EU membership as country marks 35th independence anniversary
Thousands of protesters in Georgia rallied for EU membership on the country's 35th independence anniversary. The demonstration highlighted deep societal polarization and criticisms of the government's democratic backsliding. Protesters expressed their commitment to defending Georgia's European future amidst a heavy police presence.
- ▪Thousands of demonstrators marched through central Tbilisi, waving Georgian and EU flags.
- ▪The rally was organized by an alliance of opposition parties aiming to unite against the government.
- ▪Critics accuse the ruling party of moving closer to Moscow and undermining democracy.
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