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Georgia Faces Political Turmoil Amid EU Accession Suspension

Police use a water cannon on protesters during a rally against the government's decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union for four years, outside the parliament's building in Tbil

Georgia is currently experiencing political unrest following disputed parliamentary elections and the government's decision to suspend negotiations for the country's accession to the European Union. The ruling Georgian Dream party, led by a wealthy businessman with ties to Russia, emerged victorious in the elections, sparking widespread allegations of fraud.

Despite the election results, a majority of Georgians have expressed a desire for their country to join the EU. This sentiment has led to large-scale protests in the capital, Tbilisi, with thousands of demonstrators demanding the government resume the EU membership process.

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