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Georgian protest chronicle: toilets, football & prayers

Published: 28 April, 2009, 16:04


Georgian opposition rally at Rustaveli avenue in Tbilisi. AFP Photo / Vladimir Valishvili

More spheres of everyday Georgian life are becoming embroiled in the ongoing political protests. The latest point of conflict between opposition and authorities are portable toilets.

 
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