Georgia Premier Announces Crackdown After Protesters Target Presidential Palace

by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Europe Bureau ChiefTBILISI/BUDAPEST (Worthy News) – Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced a sweeping crackdown on dissent after protesters attempted to storm the presidential palace during local elections. Riot police repelled demonstrators with water cannon and pepper spray in central Tbilisi.Authorities said at least five protesters were detained, including two members of the opposition United National Movement and opera singer-turned activist