Georgia Protests Intensify Amid EU Talks Suspension and Political Tensions

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Georgia Protests Intensify Amid EU Talks Suspension and Political Tensions
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Protests in Georgia have continued for a third night following the government's decision to suspend EU membership talks, leading to over 100 arrests. The demonstrations, sparked by allegations of election rigging and Russian influence, have seen clashes with police and criticism from President Salome Zourabichvili, who accuses the ruling Georgian Dream party of authoritarianism. The EU has condemned the recent elections as unfair and urged a rerun, while the Georgian government has rejected EU criticism and financial aid.

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