Georgia’s parliament today voted in favor of a law banning protesters from covering their faces and banning fireworks and the use of lasers during demonstrations, following clashes between police and pro-EU citizens. The law, which imposes a fine of 2,000 GEL ($720) on violators, was unanimously approved, Interpress news agency reported. MPs also approved increases in fines for destroying buildings and blocking traffic. Convictions for organizing road blockades carry fines of up to 15,000 GEL ($5,400). More than 400 people have been arrested since protests began in late November in the wake of government announcements that it was suspending the South Caucasus country’s EU accession talks. The decision angered many in Georgia, where the idea of joining the EU is popular. More than 100 serving diplomats have signed an open letter to protest […]
Source: News Beast
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