In Tbilisi, law enforcers began to disperse protesters with water cannons

In Tbilisi, law enforcers began to disperse protesters trying to break through to the parliament with water cannons. "Izvestia" published footage from the scene of protests on November 30.

The video shows protesters trying to break through closed gates to the Georgian parliament building located on Rustaveli Street. Some of the protesters are holding flags of Georgia and the European Union (EU).

"The protesters verbally and physically insulted police officers for several hours, as well as, throwing various objects and pyrotechnics in their direction, two Interior Ministry officers were injured," the Georgian Interior Ministry informed.

The ministry said that the protesters damaged and set fire to infrastructure. For example, the protesters damaged the gates of the parliament.

"The society clearly saw the violent, illegal actions of the protesters on television. To alleviate the situation, law enforcers used special means established by law," the Interior Ministry press service added.

The authorities have mobilized police forces and special forces, special vehicles with water cannons are on the spot.

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The decision of the country's authorities to put the issue of European integration on pause has intensified opposition protests

Earlier in the day, a crowd of protesters gathered again in front of the Georgian parliament building in the center of Tbilisi on Freedom Square.

Also on November 29, "Izvestia" reported about the intensification of security measures on Rustaveli Avenue against the backdrop of the past anti-government rally. According to the journalist, the avenue was relatively calm, although some tension was felt after yesterday's dispersal of the radical opposition. At the same time, there were several dozen protesters near the parliament building, who probably stayed there overnight.

At the same time, it was reported that protests continued in Tbilisi over the suspension of negotiations on European integration. The protesters oppose the decision to postpone negotiations with the EU. The Georgian Interior Ministry reported that after the dispersal of unrest near the parliament building, 32 police officers required medical assistance.

Prior to that, on November 28, the ruling Georgian Dream party decided to suspend discussions with the EU on opening accession talks with the union until 2028. As Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze specified, Georgia will continue to fulfill its obligations under the associated membership and free trade agreement and will fulfill them by 90% by 2028.