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Georgia: Government using "excessive force" against protesters

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  Georgia appears caught in a vicious cycle in which intensifying anti-government protests prompt authorities to respond with the escalating use of force and repression. Government efforts to contain resistance to its policies have expanded to raids on opposition offices and activists' homes,

The article from MSN discusses the use of excessive force by the Georgian government against protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia. Demonstrators have been rallying against a proposed "foreign agents" law, which critics argue mirrors oppressive Russian legislation and could stifle civil society and media freedom. The protests have seen significant police response, including the use of tear gas, water cannons, and physical confrontations, leading to numerous injuries and detentions. Human rights organizations and international observers have condemned the government's tactics, highlighting the disproportionate use of force and the potential infringement on democratic rights. The situation has raised concerns about the state of democracy in Georgia, with calls for the government to engage in dialogue rather than suppression.

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