Georgians Protest Proposed Law Threatening Press and Civic Freedoms in Tbilisi

The streets of Tbilisi, Georgia are filled with tens of thousands of protesters as they rally against a proposed law that threatens press and civic freedoms. The controversial “foreign agents” bill has sparked a political crisis in the country, with concerns that it is modelled after laws used by Russian President Vladimir Putin to crack down on the media in Russia.

Sky’s international affairs editor, Dominic Waghorn, reports from the scene in Tbilisi, where the Georgian security forces have moved in to disperse the protesters. The clashes between the protesters and the police have turned violent, with reports of masked security forces using force against the demonstrators.

The protesters, who have been peaceful in their demonstrations, are determined to stop the government from passing the law, which they believe will lead Georgia down the path to dictatorship and closer to Moscow’s influence. Despite facing opposition last year, the ruling party in Georgia is pushing forward with the legislation, causing further unrest among the citizens.

The protesters, adorned in the colors of Ukraine and the European Union, are standing their ground against the government’s attempts to restrict their freedoms. The situation remains tense as the standoff between the security forces and the demonstrators continues outside the parliament building.

As the protests escalate, the world watches closely to see how the situation unfolds in Georgia and whether the government will heed the calls of the people to protect their rights and freedoms. Stay updated on this developing story with Sky News.