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Georgia Parliament Cancels Session Amid Media Freedom Protests

Demonstrators gather during an opposition protest against "the Russian law" near the Parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia, early Thursday, May 2, 2024. Protesters denounce the bill as "the Russian

The parliament of Georgia has decided to cancel its Thursday plenary session in response to widespread protests against a proposed law that has raised concerns about media freedom and its impact on the country's European Union membership aspirations.

The decision to cancel the session comes after violent clashes between police and demonstrators on Wednesday, resulting in damage to the parliament building. Police used water cannons, tear gas, and pepper spray to disperse tens of thousands of protesters.

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