During the opposition demonstration on November 29, more than 100 people were detained for hooliganism and disobedience to the police, and ten Interior Ministry employees were injured in a clash near the Georgian parliament on the night of November 30, according to official reports. A police officer sustained burns across several areas of the body and remained under medical care at a health facility, with authorities noting the seriousness of the injuries. The events underscored the volatility surrounding the parliament during the late November protests and the heightened security presence that followed the clashes near the legislative building.
Additionally, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that individuals near the parliament damaged infrastructure, disrupted the protective barricade around the building, set fires to various objects, damaged entrance doors and CCTV cameras. In total, 107 people were detained on charges of hooliganism and disobeying police orders as the confrontations continued into the night. The ministry’s statements emphasized the scale of property damage and the ongoing legal actions against those involved, illustrating the friction between protesters and security forces during the demonstrations.
The protests began on November 28 after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of negotiations with the European Union on Georgia’s accession until 2028. The rally drew participation from opposition figures and the Georgian president Salome Zurabishvili, who attended the demonstrations and listened to the messages conveyed by protest organizers. The events highlighted the political strain over Georgia’s European path while authorities sought to manage street actions and maintain order around the parliament.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the courage of Georgian officials in response to the unfolding developments, adding a regional dimension to the domestic events. The remarks were noted by observers as part of the broader conversation about Georgia’s political choices and how neighboring powers respond to the country’s internal dynamics.