Massive Pro-Democracy Demonstrations Erupt in Tbilisi
Over 50,000 citizens gathered outside the parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest controversial new government legislation perceived as moving the country away from EU integration. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Caucasus, Georgia
Conflict: Georgian Political Crisis
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 45
Source: BBC News