Riot Police Clear Parliament Zone; Protesters Stand Firm on Rustaveli Avenue, Facing Off Water Cannons
Tensions flare in Tbilisi as riot police clear the area around the Georgian parliament, but protesters continue to stand their ground on Rustaveli Avenue, where water cannons and barricades mark the ongoing standoff. After hours of intense clashes, riot police in Tbilisi have succeeded in clearing the area around the Georgian parliament. The protesters, however, have not dispersed; they remain firmly positioned along Rustaveli Avenue, a symbolic heart of the…