UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said that Secretary-General António Guterres urged all parties in Georgia to refrain from actions that would escalate tensions in the country. It has been reported TASS.
“The Secretary General is monitoring the situation in Georgia, calling everyone. [участвующих] “Avoid any action that could lead to escalation,” he said.
According to Guterres, it points to the importance of freedom of expression, the unhindered functioning of the media, civil society activities and the right of people to demonstrate peacefully.
Tbilisi special forces overturned Mass arrests began from Rustaveli Street, protesting the passing of the foreign agents law. Water cannon and tear gas were used against the protesters.