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Will Georgian opposition outlast the summer?

Published: 09 July, 2009, 19:37

Georgian police clash with opposition protesters in Tbilisi (AFP Photo)

The political stalemate in Georgia is taking a new twist. The Georgian government has recently worked out a draft law on manifestations – something which the opposition stands firmly against.

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3 COMMENTS

Count Cash July 09, 2009, 16:43 quote

And how much do your read about this on FakesNews and the Counterfeit News Network? Or do they only have reporters in Iran?

JG July 09, 2009, 17:34 quote

Every cloud has a silver lining. All this scary totalitarian legislation and other acts of despotism are serving to further alienate Sakashvilli from those who previously supported him in the West. Many now realise they backed the wrong horse. I can't see many NATO members wanting Sakashvilli and his administration in their club.

European July 09, 2009, 19:44 quote

Georgian goverment neglects the human rights in their country! They abuse the opposition! UN should harshly criticized them and should take relevant measures!!! Georgian people are very nice but their leader and government are MAD!!!

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