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Protests in Georgia, explained¹

For the fifth day in a row, Georgians are holding massive protests in the country's capital, Tbilisi.

The brewing dissatisfaction was ignited by the country's democratic backsliding under the leadership of the pro-Russian, increasingly illiberal government.

The final straw appeared to be the parliament elections won by the ruling Georgian Dream party, which many believe were marred by fraud, and the government's decision to pause the country's EU accession process until 2028.

Read the full explainer here. ²

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¹ https://kyivindependent.com/protests-in-georgia-explained/
² https://kyivindependent.com/protests-in-georgia-explained/