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Georgian Parliament brawl: Opposition MP throws punches at ruling party leader

2024-04-15 13:36:43

The fight between MPs in the Georgian Parliament occurred on March 3, 2023, during a heated debate over a proposed ‘foreign agents’ bill.

The bill, perceived as Russian-inspired, aimed to regulate foreign influence on Georgian non-governmental organizations and media. The parliamentary session turned chaotic when opposition MPs, concerned about the bill’s potential impact on Georgian sovereignty, clashed with supporters of the legislation. The altercation resulted in a brawl, disrupting the proceedings and highlighting the deep political divisions within the country.

The fight underscores the ongoing tensions between Georgia and Russia, particularly over the breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. 

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