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Georgia undermined: protests and a hunger strike

The Intelligence from The Economist

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This chapter explores the escalating anti-government protests in Georgia, driven by the imprisonment and hunger strike of former President Mikhail Saakashvili. It highlights the impact of his deteriorating health, the demand for humane treatment from the European Court of Human Rights, and the growing authoritarianism under the current regime.

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