Large numbers of protesters detained in Tbilisi against foreign agents law

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Police officers detained several protesters outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi, who opposed the adoption of a bill on foreign agents in the republic. writes about it Sputnik Georgia.

According to preliminary data, law enforcement detained from 3 to 5 people. Detentions continue.

Clashes were reportedly observed between protesters and law enforcement at the rear entrance of the Georgian parliament building. Protesters are laying eggs on police cars and the parliament building.

On March 2, it was learned that he was among the deputies in the Georgian Parliament. there was a fight because of the foreign agents bill.

According to RIA Novosti, opposition Georgian politicians tried to block the start of consideration of the draft law “On transparency of foreign influence”, which included the creation of a register of organizations receiving foreign funds, the media and non-governmental organizations. .

Opponents of the bill in parliament, supporters of the initiative from among the deputies “You are the authors of Russian law!” and “We are losing Europe!”. The forced removal of some opposition MPs who tried to disrupt the parliamentary session caused a fight.

Former President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili statedIf the relevant initiative is approved by parliament, it will prevent the adoption of a law on agents with foreign influence in the republic.

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