Protesters storm president's residence in Tbilisi, clashes ensue

A large-scale anti-government demonstration in Tbilisi resulted in clashes with security forces after a group of protesters attempted to enter the president's residence.

Source: Georgian news outlet NewsGeorgia, as reported by European Pravda

Details: At the protest in central Tbilisi, a declaration was read out stating that the Georgian Dream government has "lost its legitimacy".

Quote from the declaration: "The National Assembly declares a peaceful transition period that will ensure a peaceful transfer of power, the liberation of democratic institutions, the immediate resumption of dialogue on EU accession, and the protection of peace and security in this country."

More details: Shortly afterwards, several dozen people went to the presidential residence on Antoneli Street and broke into the courtyard. Special forces emerged from the building and deployed tear gas.

Water cannons were also used against the protesters outside the residence, who responded by throwing stones.

Shortly before that, the Ministry of Internal Affairs had said in a statement that the action had gone beyond the law and that the security forces would start to "take appropriate measures".

Background: The protests followed local elections in Georgia in which most opposition parties refused to participate.

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