British Ambassador to Georgia Gareth Ward has condemned the increased violence of the past few days.
In a post on social media, he said:
“In recent days, we have seen more extremely worrying developments in the political crisis in Georgia.
Renewed violence against opposition politicians and arbitrary detention of journalists and protestors is unacceptable.
“We call on the Georgian Dream authorities to hold those responsible to account.
“Georgia, as a fellow member of the Council of Europe, must protect its people’s right to fundamental freedoms.
“That is why, today, at the Council of Europe, the UK joined other European partners in strongly condemning the violence against peaceful protesters, media representatives and politicians”.
