Police in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, took action early Tuesday to dismantle a tent camp set up by demonstrators protesting the results of the recent parliamentary election and calling for a new vote. The election on Oct. 26 saw the ruling Georgian Dream party retain power, but opposition groups allege electoral fraud. Many Georgians viewed the election as a crucial moment in the country's bid to join the European Union, sparking several large protests in its aftermath.
The protesters had established a tent camp in central Tbilisi, pledging to remain there continuously until their demand for fresh parliamentary elections was met. As police moved in to disperse the camp, clashes broke out, leading to the detention of several demonstrators. Some protesters were seen waving European Union flags.
