Violence broke out overnight in central Tbilisi when protesters stormed the parliament after a Communist party lawmaker from Russia sat in the speaker's seat during an international Orthodox assembly. Dozens were injured in the clashes and protesters have vowed to return.
Violent Clashes In Tbilisi Over Russian Lawmaker In Parliament
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A protester injured during the clashes.
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Riot police backed by a water cannon. Georgian authorities reported around 70 people injured overnight, including 39 police officers.
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A man bleeding heavily in the early hours of June 21. Battles between police and security personnel continued through the night.
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A protester pushes into police lines. In a video shared by former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, a protester appears to be hit by a projectile as he remonstrates with police lines in front of the parliament.