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Georgian anti-government protests enter twelfth night amidst intensifying policing

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing anti-government protests in Georgia, which have now entered their twelfth night. These protests are in response to a controversial "foreign agents" bill, which critics argue mirrors oppressive Russian legislation and could stifle civil liberties. The demonstrations have seen an increase in police presence and tactics, with reports of water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets being used against protesters. The Georgian government, led by the Georgian Dream party, insists the bill aims to enhance transparency regarding foreign influences, but opposition groups and international observers see it as a move to suppress dissent ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. The situation has escalated tensions, with protesters vowing to continue their resistance against what they perceive as an authoritarian shift in Georgian politics.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/georgian-anti-government-protests-enter-twelfth-night-amidst-intensifying-policing/ar-AA1vDeFF ]