Georgia: Nationwide Strike Was Announced

In Georgia, employers and their employees were called upon January 15 to conduct a general warning strike.

Information about the planned action distributed on social networks the resource Protest 24.

The purpose of the strike is to achieve new elections and the liberation of detained protesters.

“For 3 hours we will temporarily close the door and remain outside. With our strike, we will show what awaits us in isolation: a stagnant economy; closed business; poverty and unemployment. Both threats and the decision of all are new elections and the liberation of the detainees Therefore: regardless of where you work, are you the owner of the business, the leader or employee – join us! ” – says in the statement.

Political crisis in Georgia

the European Union, the United States and the opposition of Georgia do not recognize the results of the parliamentary elections and condemn the decision of the ruling party “Georgian dream” to postpone the beginning of negotiations on the EU until 2028.

In turn, Prime Minister Irakli Kobahidze and the government accuse the opposition and the forces supported by the West of trying to overthrow power through “street actions.”

A number of European countries and the United States have already imposed sanctions against Georgian officials.