Police use tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades on ‘foreign agent' bill protesters in Georgia's capital

Police resorted to tear gas, stun grenades, and water cannons as they attempted to disperse protesters in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. The demonstrations were against a proposed bill that would require NGOs, campaign groups, and media platforms receiving at least 20% of funding from abroad to register as ‘foreign agents.’ Opponents argue that the bill would infringe on media freedom and move Georgia closer to Russia rather than the European Union. Clashes between police and protesters continued late into Tuesday night, resulting in numerous arrests. Another vote on the bill is expected on Wednesday.