Protest in Georgia near their one-month mark as citizens demand significant changes

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On 25 December, the movement saw a powerful demonstration of unity as a large group of Armenians, Azerbaijanis, and other national minorities living in Georgia joined the protests in what was called the "Unity March."

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00:00As protests in Georgia approach their one-month anniversary, citizens from across the country

00:07continue to demand significant political changes, including new parliamentary elections and

00:12the release of prisoners detained during the demonstrations.

00:16The protests, which began on November 28 after Prime Minister Koba Kidze announced that Georgia

00:23would postpone its EU bid until 2028, have been marked by a steady flow of people marching

00:29during the day and standing in solidarity through the night.

00:32Over the past month, a diverse range of groups have united in their call for change.

00:37Among them are participants that are students, women and professionals from various fields.

00:59On December 25, the movement saw a powerful demonstration of unity as a large group of

01:13Armenians, Azerbaijanis and other national minorities living in Georgia joined the protests

01:19in what was called the unity march.

01:49The political situation in Georgia remains tense, with divisions deepening.

01:54The president, opposition parties and the people protesting all assert that they are

01:59not going to step back.

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