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500,000 Protest in Georgia Against Pro-Russian Law Amid U.S. Sanctions Threat

May 11, 2024, 07:35 PM

In Georgia, massive protests, involving up to 500,000 people, have erupted against a proposed 'foreign agents' law, perceived by many as pro-Russian and a threat to the country's democratic values. The bill, likened to similar legislation in Russia, has sparked widespread concern both domestically and internationally. The U.S. has expressed alarm over the potential democratic backsliding this law could represent, threatening sanctions if the law is passed. Meanwhile, influential figures like billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili and the Georgian Dream government have been criticized for their stance on this issue, as thousands have marched in Tbilisi to voice their opposition and support for EuroAtlantic aspirations.