7 nights of fire in Georgia

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29/11 : In Tbilisi, Georgia, protesters set up barricades a few dozen meters from the special forces attempting to clear the area near the parliament. Demonstrations have resumed in the Georgian capital Tbilisi after a night of clashes near parliament. It is also reported that pro-EU opponents have disabled the video surveillance network on the facade of the parliament.

30/11 : New protest this evening in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital. Pro-EU demonstrators erected barricades in the city's main artery to prevent access to the police. For her part, President Zurabishvili stated that she does not intend to leave her position as head of state despite the end of her mandate and the holding of new elections scheduled for December 14.
In addition to the political crisis and the violent protests, this also opens up an institutional crisis that is difficult to resolve. Pro-EU protesters have been throwing firecrackers at the Georgian parliament building where a fire was breaking out inside.

01/12 : Another evening of violent clashes in Tbilisi between pro-EU demonstrators and the police. The parliament building has been targeted by fireworks and various objects. The spokesperson of the State Department announced that the USA has suspended the strategic partnership agreements with Georgia.

02/12 : It is just over 9.30pm in Tbilisi: the Pro-EU demonstrators are once again massed in front of the parliament building where no direct clashes with the police have yet been recorded. The protesters began to destroy the surveillance cameras in the square in front of the building and this does not bode well for the development of the evening. The protesters use fireworks, flares and lasers while the police and special units of the Ministry of the Interior respond with tear gas and water jets.
The intervention to restore order began earlier this evening due to the weather conditions and cold temperatures. Since this morning, other demonstrations have also been recorded in other centers of the Caucasian republic such as in Batumi, where the protest was rather peaceful.

03/12 : Sixth night of violence in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital. Strong clashes between pro-EU demonstrators and law enforcement in front of parliament and the city center. Guerrilla scenes.

04/12 : In Tbilisi, the protests do not stop. For the seventh consecutive night, thousands of people fill the streets to denounce the country's stalemate towards EU membership and its growing rapprochement with Moscow.
The repression is harsh: the government has arrested around 320 people to date, including opposition figures.

This latest news does not bode well for a new night of urban guerrilla warfare that is shaping up.
The next presidential elections will take place on December 14th. Provided that the situation in the Caucasian country does not completely degenerate.

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