They were expressing their displeasure over the plans of their pro-Moscow government.
In the eyes of the protesters, the law jeopardizes their country's EU prospects.
In addition to Georgian flags, many people once again waved European Union flags.
According to media reports, the protests against the controversial "Russian law" initially took place without any major incidents.
By Sunday morning thousands of people wanted to stage a protest in front of the Parliament House.
The law, which is due to pass its third reading in parliament next week despite weeks of fierce opposition, is called "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" and stipulates that non-governmental organizations that receive their funding from abroad. Are. If we receive more than 20 percent of our income, its origin must be accounted for.
Many observers accused the government of the former Soviet republic of planning a Russian "agents" law to hinder the work of critical associations and media.
In Russia, many organizations and individuals are branded as "foreign agents", often causing major problems for those affected. I saw this measure as a means of political repression to silence critics.
In Georgia, there are fears that the new law could pave the way for an authoritarian approach in the country, which has been an accession candidate for several months.
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In the eyes of the protesters, the law jeopardizes their country's EU prospects.
In addition to Georgian flags, many people once again waved European Union flags.
According to media reports, the protests against the controversial "Russian law" initially took place without any major incidents.
By Sunday morning thousands of people wanted to stage a protest in front of the Parliament House.
The law, which is due to pass its third reading in parliament next week despite weeks of fierce opposition, is called "On Transparency of Foreign Influence" and stipulates that non-governmental organizations that receive their funding from abroad. Are. If we receive more than 20 percent of our income, its origin must be accounted for.
Many observers accused the government of the former Soviet republic of planning a Russian "agents" law to hinder the work of critical associations and media.
In Russia, many organizations and individuals are branded as "foreign agents", often causing major problems for those affected. I saw this measure as a means of political repression to silence critics.
In Georgia, there are fears that the new law could pave the way for an authoritarian approach in the country, which has been an accession candidate for several months.
khz
