Protesters in Georgia block the main port, spark clashes in Tbilisi over EU membership delay.

Anti-government protesters in Georgia have blocked access to the country's main commercial port in Poti, following the government's decision to suspend EU membership talks for four years. The port, handling 80% of Georgia's container traffic, faces accessibility concerns. Protests in Tbilisi have involved police use of water cannons and tear gas. Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili, an EU advocate, refuses to step down, claiming the new parliament is illegitimate. The US and EU are concerned about Georgia's shift towards Russia.

December 01, 2024
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