Georgia has witnessed a series of protests in front of the country's Parliament in Tbilisi, with at least 66 demonstrators being detained so far.
The protests were triggered by the controversial draft law on foreign agents, and many of the protesters are believed to be opponents of the current government. The demonstrators have been charged with public disorder and disobedience to the authorities, as they did not follow the directives given by the agents deployed to quell the protests.
The protests, which took place on Tuesday, have resulted in half a hundred policemen being injured. The Ministry of the Interior has launched an investigation into the disturbances and violent incidents that have occurred during the protests, in accordance with the Penal Code. The government has also confirmed that the Ministry will provide legal advice to those arrested for provoking a peaceful protest to turn violent.
The bill that has sparked the protests seeks to create a "blacklist" of organizations, media, and entities that receive funding from foreign countries. Many citizens and activists have criticized the bill as "Russian-style" legislation that could undermine fundamental freedoms. Thousands of people have taken to the streets to voice their opposition to the proposed legislation.
The protests in Georgia have drawn comparisons to the protests in Ukraine in 2014, with some speculating that they may be sponsored. However, the exact nature and extent of any external involvement in the protests remains unclear.
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