More than 60 people arrested in protests against foreign agents law in Georgia

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At least 66 protesters arrested In a series of recorded protests in front of his parliament GeorgiaIn Tbilisi, against his project foreign agents actAs reported this Wednesday by the country’s Ministry of Interior, half a hundred policemen were injured Until now.

All considered opponents of the Georgian government, public disorder and disobedience to authorities For failing to follow the instructions of the agents assigned to suppress the demonstrations that took place in the capital on Tuesday.

According to the information obtained from the Mtavari television channel, they went to court after the relevant administrative cases were filed. The Ministry of Interior also launched an investigation. create disturbances and “incite violence”“, according to the Criminal Code.

“The Ministry will provide appropriate legal advice to those detained for turning a peaceful protest into a violent demonstration,” the government said in a statement. who was hospitalized

Thousands of people took to the streets to protest the bill. it tries to create a ‘black list’ of organizations, media and organizations that usually receive funding from foreign countries.A measure that many have criticized for considering it a “Russian-style” law that would undermine citizens’ fundamental freedoms.

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