Georgia accuses foreign agencies of backing anti-government protests in Tbilisi

The Georgian State Security Service has stated that anti-government protests are held in Tbilisi, organised by local activists with the backing of foreign intelligence agencies.

The State Security Service's statement highlights that these protests are coordinated by local actors in collaboration with foreign special services, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media. 

The plan follows a familiar script from so-called "colour revolutions" involving staged events and a gradual process of destabilisation. The ultimate goal, the statement claims, is the killing of civilians, a scenario aimed at escalating the situation.

A new wave of protests began in Georgia on November 28, with demonstrations taking place daily outside the parliament building. These protests typically last through the night, and usually end with riot police dispersing the crowds using special equipment. 

However, the recent protest was peaceful, with citizens leaving Rustaveli Avenue on their own accord. The protests were sparked by a statement from Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, announcing that the ruling Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia party had decided not to include negotiations on EU membership in the agenda until the end of 2028, and to reject all budgetary grants from the EU. 

Kobakhidze said that the decision was driven by constant blackmail from the EU regarding the start of accession talks, demands to repeal several laws passed by the Georgian parliament, and calls for sanctions against Georgian authorities.

By Naila Huseynova