Politics Georgia
15 images Created 5 Dec 2024
Protests Erupt Over Election Fraud in Georgia
This gallery documents scenes from the anti-election fraud demonstrations held outside the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. The protests were organised in response to allegations of electoral irregularities in the recent national elections.
The images depict a range of activities during the demonstration, including protesters waving Georgian and European Union flags, lighting candles during vigils, and holding smoke flares. Riot police are shown stationed in front of the Parliament, illuminated by green laser pointers used by demonstrators. Fireworks and bonfires are visible throughout the event, alongside acts of protest such as the burning of flags and the use of graffiti.
The photographs capture both the confrontations and the moments of reflection among the protesters, highlighting the methods used to express their demands for electoral transparency and reform. This gallery provides a visual account of a significant political moment in Georgia, emphasising the ongoing tensions between the demonstrators and the authorities.
(VX Photo/ Louis Lemaire-Sicre )
Editor: Vudi Xhymshiti.
This gallery documents scenes from the anti-election fraud demonstrations held outside the Georgian Parliament in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. The protests were organised in response to allegations of electoral irregularities in the recent national elections.
The images depict a range of activities during the demonstration, including protesters waving Georgian and European Union flags, lighting candles during vigils, and holding smoke flares. Riot police are shown stationed in front of the Parliament, illuminated by green laser pointers used by demonstrators. Fireworks and bonfires are visible throughout the event, alongside acts of protest such as the burning of flags and the use of graffiti.
The photographs capture both the confrontations and the moments of reflection among the protesters, highlighting the methods used to express their demands for electoral transparency and reform. This gallery provides a visual account of a significant political moment in Georgia, emphasising the ongoing tensions between the demonstrators and the authorities.
(VX Photo/ Louis Lemaire-Sicre )
Editor: Vudi Xhymshiti.
