Georgia's opposition United National Movement said its offices in Tbilisi were attacked overnight by dozens of masked men, with glass broken and equipment damaged, according to images posted by the party on social media. The Georgian Interior Ministry told RFE/RL's Georgian Service that an investigation into the attack had been opened. The incident comes amid heightened tensions after the ruling Georgian Dream party pushed through parliament controversial "foreign agent" legislation that critics say mirrors legislation used in Russia to crack down on dissent. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Georgian Service, click here.
Georgian Opposition Party Reports Attack On Tbilisi Offices
The party uploaded images of what it said was the overnight attack on social media.