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April 18 marked the third day of protests in Georgia against the "foreign agent" law, with thousands protesting in the street of Tbilisi, the capital city, amid incidents of violence and detentions during the demonstrations. The bill has created division within the country, and protesters demand the bill's withdrawal, arguing that it threatens democratic values and Georgia's European aspirations. The...

On April 15 2024, a physical altercation erupted in the Georgian Parliament over a proposed "foreign agents" bill, which mandates non-commercial entities receiving over 20% foreign funding to register as "foreign agents", that is, representing foreign interests. This incident, broadcast live on the Parliament's website, featured opposition MP Aleko Elisashvili punching a member from the ruling Georgian Dream party. In March...