"Georgian Dream supporters pelted the demonstrators with bottles and rocks on September 8 as the group stood in front of the reelection headquarters of Mayor Kakha Kaladze during what has become a daily protest against a November 2024 decision by the government, which is dominated by Georgian Dream, to stop EU accession talks. Police separated the two groups, but further attacks -- including some on journalists -- continued. No arrests were made, according to police."
"Activists said some 10 people had been injured, some of whom required hospital treatment. "Law enforcement officers at the scene took appropriate measures to defuse the situation and prevent further escalation of the conflict," the Interior Ministry said in a statement, adding an investigation into what transpired has been launched. Demonstrators, however, have complained that police failed to take action during attacks started by party supporters. "What did the participants of the protest yesterday do that endangered the work of the headquarters?" wrote former Deputy Ombudsman Giorgi Burjanadze."
Pro-government supporters attacked demonstrators in Tbilisi on September 8, pelting them with bottles and rocks outside Mayor Kakha Kaladze's reelection headquarters during daily protests against the government's November 2024 decision to stop EU accession talks. Police separated the groups, but further attacks, including on journalists, continued and no arrests were reported. Activists said about 10 people were injured, some hospitalized. The Interior Ministry said law enforcement took appropriate measures and launched an investigation. Demonstrators and rights figures criticized police inaction. Tensions have risen since the October 2024 parliamentary elections and ahead of October 4 local polls.
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