Protests Intensify in Tbilisi as Georgian Government Faces Backlash Over EU Talks Suspension

Thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside Georgia’s parliament in Tbilisi for a sixth consecutive night, protesting the government’s suspension of negotiations on European Union accession. Riot police and special forces have continued to use water cannons, tear gas, and other means to disperse the crowds, often resulting in clashes marked by violence and mass arrests. Reports indicate that many detainees have been physically abused, with some subjected to severe beatings....