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Protestors clash with the police as they block the exists of the parliament building to prevent the ruling Georgian Dream Party's deputies from leaving within…

Police in Georgias capital, Tbilisi, used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protests against a bill that critics say curbs media freedom and aligns the country with Russia.

The politician was seen with a black eye, a broken nose, and a missing tooth after claiming he was kidnapped and attacked for opposing the ruling partys foreign influence law

At least one person was injured

According to the procedure, the bill is now to undergo the final, third reading. If supported, it will be sent to President Salome Zourabichvili for signature

They were taken to hospitals, the Georgian health ministry said

The scheme is not working to increase transparency or prevent foreign interference. The registration site attracts little traffic, and most Australians probably don’t know the scheme exists.

Georgia will become a member of the European Union by 2030, oligarch and founder of Georgia's ruling party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, boasted at a pro-government rally in front of parliament, SOVA reported.

Tensions escalate in Georgia as the nation grapples with ongoing mass protests and political turmoil, with demonstrators threatening to overthrow the government over a controversial bill alleged to be influenced by foreign powers.

A massive rally was held in Tbilisi on April 28 as Georgians flocked to the capital to protest the adoption of the 'On Transparency of Foreign Influence' bill, also known as the 'Foreign Agents Bill' or, simply, the 'Russian Bill', the BBC reported.