Police Uses Water Canons against the Protesters Gathered Near CEC

The Georgian police used water cannon against protesters who are gathered in front of the Central Election Commission. Additional police groups and special forces are mobilized on the spot.

Nika Melia, one of the leaders of the "National Movement" called on the participants of the protest rally in front of the Parliament to picket the CEC.

"Let's stay and set a curfew in the CEC building. No one can enter and no one can leave until new elections are scheduled. Tamar Zhvania should go home," Melia said, adding that this was part of a plan drawn up by the opposition.

The demonstrators are protesting the results of the election, not only in Tbilisi but in Batumi, too. They are also accusing the police of being politically biased and encourage them to stand by their fellow citizens. 

By Nini Dakhundaridze

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