A Georgian journalist was injured in a dramatic and chaotic scene during ongoing protests in Tbilisi. The protests, led by pro-EU opposition supporters, turned violent when a masked demonstrator fired fireworks from a homemade "bazooka" at police. One of these makeshift rockets hit Beso Gaprindashvili, a camera operator for the Georgian public broadcaster, injuring his arm. Gaprindashvili was quickly taken to the hospital for treatment.
The protests have been building in intensity since Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the suspension of EU membership talks until 2028. This decision enraged opposition supporters, who have been accusing the ruling Georgian Dream party of being “pro-Russian” and manipulating recent parliamentary elections. However, they have yet to present solid evidence to back these claims.
Tensions escalated further on Tuesday evening when RT cameras captured the hooded protester on the streets of Tbilisi. Holding what looked like a DIY ro...
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